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politics1 year ago•6 min saved

"Supreme Court's Ambiguous Ruling on Trump Raises Concerns Over Presidential Powers"

The Supreme Court's decision to allow Donald Trump's name on the ballot for the 2024 election left key constitutional questions unanswered, including the process for disqualifying a candidate for insurrection under the 14th Amendment and other eligibility requirements. The opinion did not address how to deal with "insurrectionist" candidates for state office, potentially leading to future disputes. The decision also raised concerns about a potential constitutional crisis if Trump wins the election and faces disqualification attempts, while leaving ambiguity on the role of Congress in enforcing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

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#2024-election #constitutional-questions #donald-trump

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Judge Removes Trump from Illinois Primary Ballot Due to Jan. 6 Role

An Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot for the 2024 primary election based on the 14th Amendment’s "insurrectionist ban," pausing the decision to allow Trump to appeal. The judge heavily relied on a prior finding by the Colorado Supreme Court and ordered the Illinois State Board of Election to remove Trump from the ballot. This decision comes after a similar challenge in Colorado and marks the third state where Trump has been removed from the ballot pending appeal. Trump can appeal the decision in Illinois state courts, and the challenge was filed by a group of voters in coordination with a legal advocacy group.

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#donald-trump #election #illinois

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"State Supreme Courts and Trump's Ballot Eligibility: A Legal Showdown"

The Oregon Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit to remove Donald Trump from the state's 2024 ballots under the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban," with conflicting outcomes in other states and a pending US Supreme Court appeal. The challenge is based on Trump's alleged incitement of the January 6 insurrection, and the court is reviewing arguments about standing and the secretary of state's role in vetting candidate qualifications. While the impact of removing Trump from the primary ballot may be limited due to the timing of Oregon's GOP contest, the decision could have broader implications for Trump's candidacy.

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#14th-amendment #ballot-eligibility #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Colorado Supreme Court Disqualifies Trump from 2024 Ballot Under 14th Amendment's 'Insurrectionist Ban'

The Colorado Supreme Court has removed former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 ballot, ruling that he is ineligible to run due to the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban." The court's 4-3 decision, which will be placed on hold pending appeal until January 4, could have significant implications for the 2024 presidential campaign. The ruling applies only to Colorado, but it raises questions about Trump's eligibility in other states as well. The 14th Amendment prohibits officials who engaged in insurrection from holding future office, and the court found that Trump's actions on January 6, 2021, constituted an insurrection. Trump denies wrongdoing and has criticized the lawsuits as an abuse of the legal process.

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#14th-amendment #2024-presidential-election #colorado-supreme-court

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Colorado Supreme Court to Decide on Trump's Eligibility for Future Elections

The Colorado Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the US Constitution's ban on insurrectionists holding public office applies to former President Donald Trump due to the January 6 Capitol riot. The court appeared divided, with justices questioning whether the ban applies to presidents and pushing back on arguments from both Trump and the challengers. The decision is expected to be appealed to the US Supreme Court. Similar lawsuits enforcing the insurrectionist ban have failed in other states, allowing Trump to remain on the ballot. The Colorado justices are reviewing a ruling that concluded Trump engaged in an insurrection but argued that the disqualification clause doesn't apply to the presidency.

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#14th-amendment #colorado-supreme-court #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Trump's Insurrectionist Status Challenged in Colorado Court Appeals"

Critics of Donald Trump have filed an appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court after a lower-court ruling stated that the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban" does not apply to presidents. The appeal was filed by Republican and independent voters in coordination with the watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. The case, which revolves around Trump's alleged involvement in the January 6 insurrection, is expected to eventually reach the US Supreme Court. The challengers argue that the lower court's interpretation of the Constitution is flawed and hope the Colorado Supreme Court will overturn it. Trump's lawyers have also appealed the decision, seeking to have other findings by the judge overturned.

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#appeal #colorado #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Trump's 'Insurrectionist Ban' Ruling: Key Takeaways and Ongoing Battle

A Colorado judge ruled that Donald Trump engaged in the January 6th insurrection, but narrowly concluded that the 14th Amendment's insurrectionist ban does not apply to presidents, allowing Trump to remain on Colorado's 2024 ballot. The ruling, while not binding on other courts, is significant as it is the most comprehensive fact-finding to date on Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The judge rejected Trump's free-speech defenses, concluding that his speech incited imminent lawless violence. The judge also embraced the House January 6 committee's findings, which blamed Trump for inciting the insurrection. The ruling could impact future challenges and potential criminal cases against Trump.

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#14th-amendment #colorado #donald-trump