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politicslegal2 years ago•1 min saved

"Trump Seeks Supreme Court Intervention Over Colorado Ballot Disqualification"

Former President Donald J. Trump has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to allow him to remain on the primary ballot in Colorado. This follows a ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court that deemed him ineligible to hold office under the 14th Amendment due to his actions surrounding the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The case is pressing the U.S. Supreme Court for a swift decision as the primaries near, with both Trump and the Colorado Republican Party seeking a review of the state court's decision.

via The New York Times|

##14thamendment #coloradoballot

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Supreme Courts Scrutinize Trump's Ballot Eligibility Amidst Republican Primary Turmoil"

A group of Colorado voters has urged the Supreme Court to decide on former President Donald Trump's eligibility to run for office, citing the Constitution's insurrection clause. The Colorado Supreme Court previously ruled Trump disqualified due to his actions surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot, a decision now appealed to the nation's highest court. The voters and Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser seek an expedited Supreme Court ruling ahead of the state's Republican primary on March 5, emphasizing the urgency due to the upcoming 2024 presidential primaries.

via CBS News|

##14thamendment #coloradovoters