Illinois judge removes Trump from ballot, orders suppression of votes for him
Democracy Dies in Darkness: Illinois Courthouses and Election Interference
While outlets like The Washington Post have tried to convince Americans that “Democracy Dies in Darkness,” it actually dies in Illinois courthouses where judges whose expertise revolves around parking tickets kick former presidents off ballots.
In the left’s latest attempt at election interference, Cook County Judge Tracie Porter kicked former President Donald Trump off the primary ballot on Wednesday — but put her own order on hold because she knows it won’t stand. Porter ruled Trump must be removed from the state’s March 19 primary ballot but stayed her own order until Friday pending a likely appeal.
Porter said the quiet part out loud, ruling that the board of elections, which unanimously voted against removing Trump from the ballot, “shall remove Donald J. Trump from the ballot for the General Primary Election on March 19, 2024, or cause any votes for him to be suppressed.”
The suit was brought by the left-wing group Free Speech For People, which argued Trump is ineligible based on the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause.
Trump has not been charged with nor convicted of inciting or partaking in insurrection.
Still, that hasn’t stopped left-wing activists from attempting to — as Porter would phrase it — suppress voters’ choice for president. The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments challenging the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove Trump from the ballot. A similar case is underway in Maine.
Free Speech for People received donor support from the Tides Foundation, which funnels dark money to left-wing organizations intent on changing the way elections are run to boost Democrat chances. The Tides Foundation received more than $22 million from George Soros.
Trump spokesman Steven Cheung lambasted Porter’s decision, saying the campaign will appeal.
“The Soros-funded Democrat front-groups continue to attempt to interfere in the election and deny President Trump his rightful place on the ballot. Today, an activist Democrat judge in Illinois summarily overruled the state’s board of elections and contradicted earlier decisions from dozens of other state and federal jurisdictions,” Cheung said. “This is an unconstitutional ruling that we will quickly appeal.”
Prior to kicking a former president and 2024 front-runner off the ballot, Porter focused on traffic tickets. The state’s Supreme Court appointed Porter in 2021 to be the “At-Large Cook County Circuit Court Judge.” According to the Cook County Democratic Party, Porter has spent time presiding “over minor traffic violations and Class A misdemeanor matters” in the downtown Chicago area.
Judging by Chicago’s ongoing crime crisis, Porter would better serve Illinois residents by continuing to focus on traffic violations — plus gang violence, illegal immigration, and theft — before telling them for whom they’re allowed to vote.
Brianna Lyman is an elections correspondent at The Federalist.
What role do judges with questionable expertise play in the issue of election interference in Illinois?
Ormal Article: ”Democracy Dies in Darkness: Illinois Courthouses and Election Interference”
Introduction
In the ongoing battle for fair elections, there is a clear indication that democracy is under threat. While certain media outlets claim that ”Democracy Dies in Darkness,” the true demise of democracy can be observed in Illinois courthouses. Recent events have unfolded where judges with questionable expertise, primarily dealing with parking tickets, have overstepped their bounds and removed former presidents from the ballot. This article aims to shed light on the issue of election interference in Illinois and how it poses a significant threat to democratic values.
Details of Election Interference
One such incident of election interference occurred in Cook County, Illinois. A judge named Tracie Porter, whose area of expertise revolves around parking tickets, made a decision that has raised concerns among many citizens. She ruled that former President Donald Trump be removed from the state’s primary ballot. However, Porter was well aware that her decision would not stand and decided to put her own order on hold until Friday, pending a likely appeal.
The Blatant Admission
What is particularly disturbing about this case is Judge Porter’s admission in her ruling. She explicitly stated that the board of elections, which unanimously voted against removing Trump from the ballot, should remove him or “cause any votes for him to be suppressed.” This blatant admission reveals a sinister agenda by those who seek to manipulate the electoral process and undermine the voices of the voters.
The Questionable Grounds
The lawsuit that led to this decision was brought forward by the left-wing group Free Speech For People. They argued that Trump is ineligible to run based on the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause. However, it is important to note that Trump has not been charged or convicted of inciting or participating in any form of insurrection. Despite this lack of evidence, left-wing activists continue their attempts to suppress the choice of the voters.
Legal Challenges
Fortunately, the issue of election interference is not going unchallenged. The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments regarding the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove Trump from the ballot. A similar case is also currently underway in Maine. These legal challenges provide hope that the judiciary will uphold democratic principles and protect the integrity of the electoral process.
Conclusion
The events taking place in Illinois courthouses serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of democracy. When judges with questionable expertise and bias intervene in the electoral process, it inevitably leads to the suppression of voters’ choices and undermines the very foundations of democracy. It is crucial for citizens to remain vigilant and ensure that such election interference is exposed and challenged. Only through collective efforts can we hope to preserve the sanctity of democracy and protect the right of every individual to participate in fair and free elections.
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