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politics2 years ago

"Debates Intensify Over Trump's Ballot Eligibility Amid Legal Challenges and Insurrection Claims"

The Illinois State Board of Elections is set to vote on whether former President Donald Trump should be removed from the GOP primary ballot after a petition claimed he engaged in insurrection, citing the 14th Amendment. The petition, signed by five Illinois voters, is part of a series of similar challenges across multiple states. The board's decision, expected on January 30, follows Trump's appeals to the Supreme Court to overturn rulings in Colorado and Maine that have already removed him from their primary ballots. The Illinois GOP opposes the move to disqualify Trump, emphasizing the right of the people to choose their candidates.

via Fox News|
##14thamendment#ballotchallenge
politics2 years ago

"Illinois and Massachusetts Debate Trump's Eligibility for 2024 Ballot"

The Illinois State Board of Elections will vote on January 30 to determine if former President Donald Trump should remain on the Republican Primary ballot for the upcoming March 19 primary. This follows a petition by Illinois voters citing Trump's involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack as disqualification from holding public office. The decision process involves a hearing officer, the SBE's general counsel, and an eight-person board. A 4-4 tie among the board members would result in Trump staying on the ballot, but any decision could be contested in court, with the potential for the Supreme Court to make a final ruling before Super Tuesday in March. The Illinois Republican Party has stated its neutrality and opposition to the petition, emphasizing the right of the people to choose their representative.

via newschannel20.com|
##ballotchallenge#donaldtrump
politics2 years ago

"Illinois and Massachusetts Voters Challenge Trump's Eligibility for 2024 Ballot"

In Illinois, a group of voters has petitioned to disqualify Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot, citing the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. This move follows similar actions in Colorado and Maine, where Trump has been banned from primary ballots and is currently appealing those decisions. The Illinois State Board of Elections has not yet scheduled a hearing for the petition. The efforts are part of a broader push by the advocacy group Free Speech for People to prevent Trump from holding office due to his alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack.

via The Guardian US|
##14thamendment#election2024
politics2 years ago

"Illinois Voters Challenge Trump's Ballot Presence Amid Legal Victory"

A group of Illinois voters has filed a petition to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot, citing a violation of the Constitution's 14th Amendment following his alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots. The petitioners argue that Trump's actions constitute insurrection, which should disqualify him from holding office under the Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause. Similar legal challenges have been made in other states, with varying outcomes. The Trump campaign is currently appealing decisions that have disqualified him from primary ballots in Colorado and Maine.

via CBS News|
##14thamendment#donaldtrump