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us-news1 year ago

"Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Official Linked to January 6 Insurrection"

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Couy Griffin, the founder of "Cowboys for Trump" and former New Mexico county commissioner, who was removed from office and banned from holding public office after being convicted of trespassing at the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots. This decision means that Griffin will remain barred from running or holding public office in New Mexico, as the court left some questions unresolved regarding the application of the 14th Amendment. Griffin's lawyer expressed the intention to explore potential avenues for seeking justice for his client.

via The New York Times|
#14th-amendment#capitol-riot#couy-griffin
politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Upholds Ban Against New Mexico Official Tied to Jan. 6 Insurrection"

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner Couy Griffin, who was removed from office due to his participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The decision solidifies the lower court's ruling that Griffin was disqualified under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. Griffin's attempt to appeal employed legal arguments similar to those used by Donald Trump, but the justices made it clear that different rules apply to state and local candidates than to those seeking federal office. The case could affect efforts by other states and local governments to oust individuals who participated in the attack.

via The Washington Post|
#couy-griffin#insurrection#jan-6
us-politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Jan. 6 Insurrectionist from State Office"

The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from former New Mexico county commissioner Couy Griffin, who was removed from office for his role in the January 6 attack, upholding a decision that enforces a constitutional ban on insurrectionists holding office. This decision comes after the court ruled that states cannot use the 14th amendment to disqualify people from federal office, but can disqualify individuals from state office. Griffin, a Trump supporter and co-founder of Cowboys for Trump, was removed from office after being convicted of trespassing on Capitol grounds and was one of the first officials to be removed for involvement in the January 6 insurrection.

via The Guardian US|
#14th-amendment#couy-griffin#insurrection
politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Denies 'Cowboys for Trump' Founder's Bid to Stay in Office After Jan. 6"

The US Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Couy Griffin, founder of Cowboys for Trump, to stay in office after being convicted on charges related to the January 6 Capitol attack. This decision reinforces that states can apply the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause to state officials involved in the insurrection, and comes after a similar decision regarding Donald Trump's eligibility on Colorado ballots. Griffin was removed from office by a state judge under a constitutional clause banning anyone who "engaged in insurrection" from holding public office, marking the first time in over 100 years that a court disqualified a public official for their role in the January 6 insurrection.

via The Independent|
#couy-griffin#cowboys-for-trump#disqualification-from-public-office
politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Decisions on New Mexico Official and Cowboys for Trump Founder"

The Supreme Court declined to review the case of former New Mexico county commissioner Couy Griffin, who was removed from office due to his involvement in the January 6 insurrection. This decision means the ruling barring Griffin from office will stand, marking the first time an elected official was removed under the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban" because of the US Capitol riot. Griffin, a prominent right-wing conspiracy theorist and convicted Capitol rioter, was disqualified from office after being found guilty of trespassing on Capitol grounds. He criticized the process that led to his disqualification and also compared his case to the similar ones against former President Donald Trump.

via CNN|
#couy-griffin#disqualification#january-6-insurrection
politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Declines Review of New Mexico Official's Jan. 6 Ouster"

The Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of Couy Griffin, co-founder of "Cowboys for Trump," who was ousted from his position as a county commissioner in New Mexico due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Griffin had hoped for a favorable outcome based on a similar case involving President Trump, but the court's ruling in Trump's case did not apply to state offices. Griffin was convicted of illegally entering the Capitol grounds and was removed from his position in September 2022.

via NBC News|
#14th-amendment#couy-griffin#cowboys-for-trump
politics1 year ago

Supreme Court Upholds Bans for Officials Involved in Jan. 6 Insurrection

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from former New Mexico county commissioner Couy Griffin, who was banned from office due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Griffin, a cowboy pastor and Trump supporter, was convicted in federal court for entering a restricted area on Capitol grounds and received a 14-day prison sentence, which is under appeal. The ruling could impact efforts to hold other state and local officials accountable for their roles in the attack, and Griffin has criticized the decision, claiming it sets a dangerous precedent for democracy.

via The Associated Press|
#capitol-attack#couy-griffin#jan-6-insurrection
politics1 year ago

"Cowboys for Trump' Founder Pins Hopes on Supreme Court Ruling for Ballot Eligibility"

Couy Griffin, a founder of "Cowboys for Trump" and a fervent supporter of Donald Trump, is hoping that a Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump to stay on the ballot in Colorado will benefit him as well. Griffin was criminally convicted for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and subsequently removed from his elected position in New Mexico based on the same 14th Amendment section cited in Trump's case. The Supreme Court's decision in Trump's case could impact Griffin's appeal, but legal experts suggest that even if the ruling favors Trump, Griffin may still face obstacles in holding any government position, including appointed ones.

via NBC News|
#14th-amendment#ballot-eligibility#couy-griffin