Unprecedented ruling evokes constitutional insurrection clause
In a historic and unprecedented move, the Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the 2024 presidential ballot, citing an insurrection clause found in the US Constitution. The 4-3 decision marks the first time in US history that this specific clause has been invoked to disqualify a presidential candidate.
The Court’s decision is grounded in Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which explicitly states, “No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.”
Embed from Getty ImagesThis landmark decision has placed a temporary hold on Trump’s removal from the ballot, pending an appeal scheduled for next month. The ruling challenges the notion that the provision in the amendment may not extend to cover the presidency, a point of contention highlighted by a district court judge who initially stated that Trump could not be barred from the ballot, even in light of his alleged role in inciting the January 6 insurrection.
The legal battle surrounding Trump’s eligibility for the 2024 presidential race unfolds against a backdrop of uncertainty and speculation, with both supporters and critics closely watching the developments. As the appeal looms on the horizon, the outcome could set a significant precedent for the interpretation of constitutional clauses and their application to presidential candidacy.
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