- Supreme Court to decide Trump’s 2024 ballot eligibility
- Colorado cites constitutional amendment
- Ruling expected before “Super Tuesday”
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court is anticipated to render a decision regarding whether states may invoke a constitutional provision against rebellion to prevent Donald Trump from being included on the 2024 ballot.
By invoking a lesser-known constitutional amendment, Colorado successfully excluded him from the Republican primary ballot of the state, citing the January 6th disturbance.
On Tuesday, fifteen states conduct their primary elections, with Colorado being among them.
The court stated that an opinion would be published at 10:00 ET (15:00 GMT).
Although it did not specify which case this would pertain to, the unusual measure of providing advance notice has increased anticipation that the court was preparing to render a decision in the Colorado case.
The Colorado Republican Party had petitioned the court to render its decision before the infamous “Super Tuesday” to dispel any ambiguity regarding the involvement of Mr. Trump.
Last month’s oral arguments indicated that the justices were hesitant to disqualify Mr. Trump from the ballot, and it is widely anticipated that they will rule in his favor.
States Challenge Trump’s Ballot Eligibility
The Colorado Supreme Court, in December, ruled against him for the Republican primary by invoking a constitutional amendment from the Civil War era that is not widely recognized.
Federal, state, and military officials who have “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” against the nation are ineligible for re-election under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Following Colorado’s decision, Maine and Illinois also removed Mr. Trump from the ballots on comparable grounds. However, these proceedings were halted while his appeal to the highest court in the nation was escalated.
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A grassroots movement to depose him under this enigmatic amendment gathered momentum after his supporters stormed the United States Capitol in 2021.
Free Speech For People and other organizations contended that the January 6 attempt to impede the peaceful transition of power matched the amendment’s definition of insurrection.
Trump’s Legal Battles and Implications
However, opponents of the Colorado decision cautioned that it would deny voters the opportunity to express their own opinions regarding the re-election of Mr. Trump.
Certain scholars were also dubious regarding the legal merits, given that Mr. Trump has never faced charges of insurrection in connection with the Capitol disturbance.
His attorneys contend that his speech to supporters before the day of violence is protected by the right to free speech. Mr. Trump asserts that his dismissal constitutes political persecution.
Mr. Trump’s eligibility to compete in Colorado would be upheld by the Supreme Court, superseding any challenges lodged in other states.
It is anticipated that with a dominance of the Super Tuesday states, he will virtually guarantee victory over his Republican opponent Nikki Haley.
A second Trump case is currently before the court, which concerns whether he should be exempt from prosecution for actions he committed while in office.
The ramifications of that decision are extensive, given that he is scheduled to appear in multiple criminal trials.
