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President Trump announced plans to sign an executive order requiring voter ID for all elections, aiming to restrict mail-in voting and oppose voting machines, as part of his efforts to overhaul U.S. election laws.
Georgia has joined a coalition of states in a legal effort to ensure former President Donald Trump remains on Colorado's 2024 presidential ballot. This move comes in response to a Colorado Supreme Court decision that barred Trump from the ballot, citing a violation of the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on February 8, with the outcome potentially affecting Trump's eligibility in other states as well. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, who has not been a staunch Trump ally, emphasized the importance of voter determination over judicial intervention in elections. The case has broader implications, as it could set a precedent for future candidate eligibility disputes.
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft warned that if the U.S. Supreme Court allows Colorado and Maine to keep Donald Trump off their ballots due to insurrection claims, it could set a precedent for GOP states to bar Joe Biden from ballots for different reasons. Ashcroft, who is in a competitive race for the Republican nomination for governor, criticized the decisions as partisan and unconstitutional, arguing they could lead to political opponents being excluded from ballots across all elected positions. He plans to file an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, which is reviewing the Colorado court decision. Democrats have dismissed Ashcroft's statements as nonsensical and politically motivated.
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft warned that if the U.S. Supreme Court allows Colorado and Maine to keep Donald Trump off their ballots due to insurrection claims, it could set a precedent for Republican states to similarly bar Joe Biden from ballots. Ashcroft, a Republican running for governor, criticized the decisions as partisan and unconstitutional, arguing they could lead to widespread political exclusion without due process. Democrats have dismissed his statements as nonsensical and politically motivated. The Supreme Court is set to review the Colorado court decision, which could have significant implications for election laws and candidate eligibility.
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide if former President Donald Trump can appear on the Colorado ballot for the 2024 presidential election after the state's highest court ruled he engaged in insurrection, barring him under the 14th Amendment. This decision could have a significant impact on Trump's candidacy and the broader democratic process, as it's the first major application of this constitutional provision since the Civil War. The outcome will influence not only Colorado but potentially other states considering similar actions, and the court aims to resolve the matter quickly to avoid prolonged uncertainty.
Vanessa Joy, a transgender woman running for Ohio's state House, was disqualified for not including her birth name on her nominating petitions, as required by state law. Joy, who was unaware of the statute, is appealing the decision and plans to challenge the law in court. The case highlights potential barriers for transgender candidates in elections and has sparked discussion about the implications of such legal requirements in the context of transgender rights and political participation.
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to review a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that bans former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 primary ballot due to allegations of insurrection. Legal experts are uncertain how the Court will rule, with arguments revolving around the interpretation of the 14th Amendment and its application to Trump's actions on January 6, 2021. The Court's decision, which is being expedited with oral arguments scheduled for February 8, could have significant implications for Trump's eligibility in the 2024 presidential election and the broader enforcement of the 14th Amendment.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez stated that under current law, the state's Republican electors who submitted false election certificates in 2020 cannot be prosecuted. However, he is recommending legislative changes to prevent and penalize similar actions in the future. The GOP electors' actions were part of a broader attempt by Trump associates to overturn election results, which has led to indictments in other states. Torrez's proposals aim to expand the prohibition against falsified election documents and create laws against falsely acting as a presidential elector, despite GOP opposition framing such changes as political stunts.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez stated that under current law, the state's Republican electors who submitted false certificates claiming Trump won the 2020 election cannot be prosecuted. However, Torrez is recommending legislative changes to prevent similar situations in the future. While other states have indicted GOP electors for similar actions, New Mexico's electors included a caveat that could protect them legally. Torrez's proposals aim to expand the prohibition against falsified election documents and create laws against falsely acting as a presidential elector, despite GOP opposition framing such changes as unnecessary political maneuvers.
A coalition of states, led by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, is challenging efforts by Colorado and other states to exclude former President Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican primary ballot. The multi-state petition argues that no state has the authority to prevent Trump from being on the ballot and that such actions are politically motivated rather than based on the rule of law. The controversy centers on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, with opponents claiming Trump's actions surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot disqualify him from holding office. The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to review the case as the election cycle approaches.
New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that the group of "fake electors" who falsely claimed Trump won the state in the 2020 election will not face criminal charges due to limitations in current state law. The AG's office conducted an investigation and issued a report recommending legislative changes to prevent similar incidents in the future. The fake elector scheme occurred in multiple states, with varying legal outcomes, and was part of an effort to overturn the election results, which was ultimately unsuccessful.
Voters in Illinois and Massachusetts have initiated legal actions to prevent Donald Trump from running for president, arguing he is ineligible under the 14th Amendment due to his alleged involvement in insurrection. The nonprofit Free Speech for People is supporting these efforts, which are part of a broader series of challenges against Trump's eligibility in at least 16 states. Trump is contesting adverse rulings in Colorado and Maine, seeking to overturn decisions that bar him from appearing on ballots.
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider a case that could determine former President Donald Trump's eligibility to run for office again, amidst claims that his involvement in the January 6 insurrection disqualifies him under the 14th Amendment. The case comes as the Court faces increased scrutiny and the nation remains deeply polarized. Trump's legal team argues against his disqualification, while opponents cite the insurrection as grounds for barring him from future ballots. The Court's decision could have significant implications for Trump's political future and the broader electoral process as the 2024 elections approach.
Donald Trump's attorney, Alina Habba, expressed confidence in Justice Brett Kavanaugh as the Supreme Court considers Trump's appeal against a Colorado court decision that removed him from the state's Republican primary ballot. The Colorado court ruled that Trump was disqualified from holding public office under the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause, citing his actions around the January 6 Capitol riot. Habba believes Kavanaugh will "step up" in favor of Trump, emphasizing the justices' commitment to law and fairness rather than political bias. The case has significant implications for the 2024 election and is one of the most critical election-related cases since Bush v. Gore.
A civil rights group and a local attorney in Massachusetts have filed a legal challenge to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential ballot, citing his alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack as a violation of the Constitution's insurrection clause. This follows similar decisions by the Colorado Supreme Court and Maine Secretary of State to disqualify Trump from their ballots. The Massachusetts Republican Party opposes the move, and Trump's campaign denies any involvement in an insurrection. Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin mentioned the possibility of Trump running as a write-in candidate and emphasized the importance of participating in democracy. The case awaits a decisive decision from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding Trump's eligibility.