Former President Donald Trump has formally requested the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Colorado state Supreme Court’s ruling that barred him from the state’s 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment’s “insurrection clause.” Trump’s legal team argues that Congress, not states, should decide presidential eligibility, contesting the Colorado court’s assertion of an insurrection on January 6, 2021. As the 2024 primary season approaches, the Supreme Court faces growing pressure to address discrepancies in state rulings on Trump’s eligibility for public office.
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Constitutional Clash
Trump’s legal filing urges the Supreme Court to swiftly reverse the Colorado ruling, emphasizing the importance of returning the voters’ right to choose their candidate.
The Colorado Supreme Court’s 4-3 decision claimed Trump’s conduct on January 6, 2021, made him constitutionally ineligible. A U.S. Supreme Court decision could impact the entire nation, settling the eligibility matter.
Courts in multiple states have grappled with Trump’s eligibility, with Maine already removing him from its 2024 primary ballot, and Oregon awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on a similar matter.
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Urgency Ahead of Primaries
The appeal, following Colorado’s ruling last month, raises questions about the imminent March 5 primary, but a quick resolution by the Supreme Court is unlikely.
Maine’s recent decision to exclude Trump from its primary is also under appeal, underscoring the urgency for the Supreme Court to address the broader constitutional questions.
Both Colorado voters and the Secretary of State seek Supreme Court clarity on whether Trump can be removed from the ballot, emphasizing the national importance of the 14th Amendment’s application.
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