Trumpdisqualification News

politicslaw-enforcement2 years ago•1 min saved

"Swatting Incident and Ballot Controversies Surround Trump's Election Eligibility"

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' home was targeted in a swatting incident after she disqualified former President Donald Trump from Maine's primary ballot. The false threat led to a significant police response, but no one was harmed as Bellows was not at home. The swatting follows threats to Bellows and her office since the ruling, which Trump plans to appeal. The final decision on Trump's disqualification may be determined by the court.

via WGME|

##election2024 #maine

opinion-law-and-government2 years ago•5 min saved

"Supreme Court's Critical Decision on Trump's 2024 Ballot Eligibility Looms"

The article opines that the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) should not intervene in the state-level decisions regarding former President Donald Trump's disqualification under the 14th Amendment, which is being applied differently across various states. The author argues that the Constitution grants states the authority to manage federal elections and that SCOTUS should avoid setting a national precedent that could undermine federalism. If SCOTUS does take up the cases, it should focus on constitutional interpretation, such as affirming that the President is an "officer" of the United States and that disqualification under the 14th Amendment does not require a criminal conviction for insurrection. The article suggests that SCOTUS should respect the plain language of the Constitution and avoid being swayed by political considerations or the potential popularity of Trump.

via The Daily Beast|

##14thamendment #constitutionalinterpretation