Trump's 14th Amendment Disqualification Trial Commences in Colorado

A trial has begun in Colorado to determine whether former President Donald J. Trump is eligible to hold office again under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies anyone who "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" against the Constitution. The lawsuit argues that Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including his actions before and during the Capitol attack on January 6, meet the disqualification criteria. The trial will address questions such as the application of the 14th Amendment to presidents, the definitions of "engaged" and "insurrection," and whether the amendment is self-executing. Similar efforts to remove Trump from ballots under the 14th Amendment are also underway in Minnesota, New Hampshire, and California. The verdicts in these cases are likely to be appealed and may ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.