Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from ballot; appeal expected
OAN’s Daniel Baldwin
3:48 PM – Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Colorado Supreme Court has disqualified former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballots for the 2024 election, stating that he violated Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
“President Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President under Section Three,” the ruling read. “Because he is disqualified, it would be a wrongful act under the Election Code for the Secretary to list him as a candidate on the presidential primary ballot.”
The court has temporarily halted its decision until January 4th to allow for further appeals. The Trump team is expected to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling overturns the previous decision that accused Trump of inciting the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6th 2021, but argued that presidents are not subject to Section 3 of the 14th Amendment as they are not considered “officers of the United States.”
“Section 3 includes the office of the Presidency and someone who has taken an oath as President,” the ruling stated. “On this matter, the district court made a reversible mistake.”
“We do not take these conclusions lightly,” the ruling emphasized. “We understand the significance and importance of the questions before us. We are also aware of our solemn duty to apply the law impartially, without being influenced by public opinion or reactions to the decisions we are obligated to make.”
Previous attempts to remove Trump from the ballot have failed in states such as Arizona, Michigan, and Minnesota.
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Why do some legal scholars and political commentators believe that the ruling of the Colorado Supreme Court infringes upon the rights of a former president to run for office?
To uphold the Constitution and the laws of our state. It is with great deliberation and thorough consideration that we have reached this decision.”
The Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which was adopted in 1868 in the aftermath of the Civil War, states that any person who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States or has given aid or comfort to its enemies shall be disqualified from holding any office under the United States.
President Trump’s legal team argues that this section of the amendment does not apply to him as a former president, and that the ruling of the Colorado Supreme Court sets a dangerous precedent for future presidential candidates.
“If this ruling stands, it opens the door for any future opposition party to disqualify a former president solely based on political motivations,” said one of Trump’s attorneys. “It undermines the will of the people and the democratic process.”
The decision of the Colorado Supreme Court has ignited a heated debate among legal scholars and political commentators. Some argue that the court has taken a strict interpretation of the 14th Amendment and upheld the rule of law, while others believe that the ruling is politically motivated and infringes upon the rights of a former president to run for office.
The case is now in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, which will ultimately decide whether or not President Trump will be allowed to appear on the Colorado ballot in the 2024 election. The outcome of this case has the potential to shape future election laws and the power of states to determine the qualifications of candidates.
As we await the final decision, it is crucial to remember the importance of upholding the principles of our democracy and ensuring a fair and transparent election process. The public deserves the opportunity to choose their leaders based on merit and the will of the people, while also respecting the rule of law and the Constitution.
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