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politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Decision: Trump's 2024 Ballot Eligibility"

The Supreme Court unanimously overturned a Colorado court ruling that barred Donald Trump from appearing on the state's Republican presidential primary ballot due to an insurrection clause in the U.S. Constitution, stating that states have no power to enforce such a provision for federal office, especially the presidency. This decision means that no state can disqualify Trump or any other candidate from a presidential ballot using the insurrection clause. The ruling comes after Colorado, Maine, and Illinois had initially barred Trump from their ballots based on the same interpretation of the Constitution's 14th Amendment.

via CNBC|
#colorado#donald-trump#insurrection-clause
politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Set to Decide Trump's Eligibility for Colorado Ballot"

The Supreme Court is expected to announce a decision on former President Donald Trump's appeal after being struck from the ballot in Colorado, which could impact similar court challenges in Maine and Illinois. The decision, likely related to the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, comes just before Super Tuesday and may trigger rulings in other states. Justices have expressed skepticism about barring Trump from the ballot, and the outcome will have implications for his candidacy in multiple states.

via Forbes|
#colorado#donald-trump#insurrection-clause
politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Signals Skepticism in Trump Ballot Removal Case"

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6 should disqualify him from appearing on Colorado's ballot, focusing on an obscure provision in the 14th Amendment. Justices expressed concerns about the power of states in enforcing the Insurrection Clause and whether it applies to the presidency. The case is seen as a lose-lose situation for the court, with a decision expected soon due to approaching primary election deadlines.

via PBS NewsHour|
#14th-amendment#colorado#donald-trump
politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Live: Trump's 2024 Ballot Eligibility Case Updates"

The Supreme Court is currently hearing oral arguments in the case of Trump v. Anderson, which questions whether former President Donald Trump is eligible for a second term in the White House due to his conduct surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault. The case could have significant implications for the 2024 presidential race, as it may determine whether Trump can be included on primary and general election ballots. The dispute revolves around the rarely used insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment, and the outcome is being closely watched by both sides.

via CBS News|
#2024-election#insurrection-clause#oral-arguments
politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Showdown: Trump's Ballot Eligibility and the 14th Amendment"

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case regarding former President Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 presidential race, based on the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. The case arose from a lawsuit filed by Colorado voters, arguing that Trump's conduct related to the Jan. 6 Capitol assault makes him ineligible for office. Trump's legal team contends that the provision does not apply to the presidency and that only Congress can enforce it. A decision against Trump could disrupt his bid for a second term, while a ruling in his favor would allow him to remain on the primary and general election ballots.

via CBS News|
#2024-presidential-election#colorado#insurrection-clause
politics1 year ago

Illinois Election Board Upholds Trump's Eligibility for Primary Ballot

The Illinois State Board of Elections unanimously rejected a challenge to former President Donald Trump’s place on the state’s GOP primary ballot, citing a lack of authority to decide whether he was disqualified from holding the presidency under the U.S. Constitution’s “insurrection clause.” The decision, expected to be appealed, was met with gratitude from Trump, who thanked the board for protecting the country from the "Radical Left Lunatics." The board also dismissed objections to President Joe Biden appearing on the Democratic primary ballot.

via Chicago Tribune|
#donald-trump#elections#gop
politics2 years ago

"Maine Supreme Court Delays Decision on Trump Ballot Eligibility Pending Supreme Court Ruling"

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has decided not to rule on whether former President Trump can stay on the state's ballot until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a similar case in Colorado. The state's top court unanimously dismissed an appeal by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who had sought to make a decision before the Supreme Court's ruling. Bellows had previously removed Trump from the primary ballot, citing the insurrection clause in the Constitution, but a judge put her decision on hold pending the outcome in Colorado. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the Colorado case on Feb. 8, with Super Tuesday scheduled for March 5.

via Fox News|
#ballot-eligibility#insurrection-clause#maine
politics2 years ago

Maine Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Trump Ballot Eligibility Pending Colorado Supreme Court Decision

Maine's top court declined to intervene in the decision to keep former President Donald Trump off the state's primary ballot, deferring to the US Supreme Court's pending ruling on a similar case in Colorado. Democratic Secretary of State Shenna Bellows had determined that Trump didn't meet ballot qualifications under the insurrection clause in the US Constitution, but a judge put that decision on hold pending the Supreme Court's decision. The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the Colorado case on Feb. 8, and Maine's primary is scheduled for March 5.

via New York Post |
#ballot-eligibility#insurrection-clause#maine
politics2 years ago

"Maine Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Trump Ballot Eligibility Appeal"

Maine's supreme court declined to hear the case regarding former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on the state's ballot, deferring to the U.S. Supreme Court's pending decision on a similar case in Colorado. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows had determined that Trump did not meet ballot qualifications under the insurrection clause of the U.S. Constitution, but a judge put that decision on hold. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the Colorado case on Feb. 8, and Maine's primary is scheduled for March 5.

via CBS News|
#ballot-eligibility#donald-trump#insurrection-clause
politics2 years ago

"Maine Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Trump Ballot Case, Setting Precedent for Voter Disqualification"

Maine's top court declined to intervene in the decision to keep former President Donald Trump off the state's primary ballot, deferring to the U.S. Supreme Court's pending ruling on a similar case in Colorado. The state's Democratic Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, had determined that Trump didn't meet ballot qualifications under the insurrection clause in the U.S. Constitution, but a judge put that decision on hold pending the Supreme Court's decision. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the Colorado case on Feb. 8, and Maine's primary is scheduled for March 5.

via The Associated Press|
#ballot#donald-trump#insurrection-clause
politics2 years ago

"Maine Judge Delays Trump Ballot Decision Pending Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity"

A Maine judge has delayed a decision on removing former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot, awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on a similar case in Colorado. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows had initially barred Trump from the ballot, citing the insurrection clause in the U.S. Constitution due to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The judge's decision aims to minimize potential destabilization and promote predictability ahead of the primary election, as the U.S. Supreme Court's acceptance of the Colorado case could impact the outcome.

via The Associated Press|
#ballot#donald-trump#insurrection-clause
politics2 years ago

"Legal Challenges to Trump's Ballot Eligibility Emerge in Multiple States"

A Kitsap County judge declined to hear a challenge to Donald Trump’s eligibility for the Washington state presidential primary ballot, suggesting that his courtroom was not the appropriate venue. The challenge, based on the insurrection clause in the 14th Amendment, will now be taken to Thurston County court. Trump's eligibility has been contested in multiple states due to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack at the U.S. Capitol, with the U.S. Supreme Court set to hear a challenge to a ruling on this matter in February.

via KIRO Seattle|
#ballot-eligibility#donald-trump#insurrection-clause
politics2 years ago

"Maine House Rejects GOP Impeachment Attempt Against Official Who Removed Trump from Ballot"

The Maine House rejected a Republican effort to impeach Secretary of State Shenna Bellows for removing Donald Trump from the state ballot due to his involvement in the Capitol attack. Bellows, the first secretary of state to invoke the insurrection clause, defended her decision, stating it was based on state law and is under appeal. Legal scholars argue that Trump's actions make him ineligible to hold office under the 14th Amendment. Maine is one of two states to split electoral votes, potentially impacting the upcoming presidential race.

via The Associated Press|
#donald-trump#election#impeachment
politics2 years ago

"Controversy Over Trump's Ballot Eligibility Sparks Legal Battles in Maine and Supreme Court"

The Maine House rejected a Republican effort to impeach Secretary of State Shenna Bellows for removing Donald Trump from the state's ballot due to his role in the Capitol attack, with Democrats voting 80-60 against the resolution. Bellows, who watched the proceeding from the gallery, defended her decision and stated that any legal ruling on the matter would be respected. The impeachment effort was described as "political theater" by Bellows, who emphasized that the proper venue for resolving disagreements is the courts or legislative amendment. The decision to bar Trump from the ballot is under appeal in Maine Superior Court, and his lawyers have sought to delay the process pending a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

via ABC News|
#donald-trump#election#impeachment
politics2 years ago

"Supreme Court's Role in Ballot Ban and Treasonous Acts"

Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile stated that Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices do not owe him anything and should treat him like any other American in the appeal of the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove Trump from the state's primary ballot under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. Concerns arose when Trump's attorney expressed confidence in the Supreme Court's decision, prompting criticism from Rep. Jamie Raskin, who likened the remarks to "mobsters' language."

via The Hill|
#14th-amendment#donald-trump#donna-brazile