Minnesota Supreme Court Hands Trump Win, Tosses Out 14th Amendment Case
Minnesota Supreme Court Blocks Effort to Keep Trump off Primary Ballot
An attempt to use a Reconstruction-era constitutional amendment to prevent former President Donald Trump from appearing on the primary ballot in Minnesota has been thwarted by the court.
“Ridiculous 14th Amendment lawsuit just thrown out by Minnesota Supreme Court. ‘Without Merit, Unconstitutional.’ Congratulations to all who fought this HOAX!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday.
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment states that officials who previously swore an oath to uphold the Constitution cannot hold office if they have “engaged in insurrection.”
Trump’s opponents have resurfaced this clause, claiming that he engaged in insurrection on January 6, 2021, when protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol during the certification of the 2020 election.
According to CNN, Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said the Minnesota decision is “further validation of the Trump Campaign’s consistent argument that the 14th Amendment ballot challenges are nothing more than strategic, un-Constitutional attempts to interfere with the [2024] election.”
The lawsuits attempting to use the 14th Amendment to exclude Trump from the ballot are being dismissed, with similar cases ongoing in Michigan and Colorado, as reported by CNN.
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that there is no state statute prohibiting a major political party from including an ineligible candidate on the presidential nomination primary ballot.
While the groups behind the lawsuit may still appeal, the court stated that it would not prevent them from trying to keep Trump off the general election ballot.
The court heard oral arguments in the case last week, according to Politico.
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Ronald Fein, a lawyer representing voters who filed the suit, said the 14th Amendment “protects the republic from oath-breaking insurrectionists because its framers understood that if they’re allowed back into power, they will do the same or worse.”
Chief Justice Natalie Hudson expressed concerns about the potential chaos if different states interpret the 14th Amendment differently and suggested that the U.S. Supreme Court should decide on the matter.
Justice Paul Thissen questioned whether the clause in question applies to Trump at all, as it does not specifically mention the office of the president.
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How are ongoing cases in Michigan and Colorado contributing to the debate over Trump’s eligibility for future elections?
Ly and have inconsistent standards for who can appear on the ballot. She stated, “It requires a level of certainty for voters to have confidence in the process.”
The decision of the Minnesota Supreme Court to block efforts to keep Trump off the primary ballot comes as a blow to his opponents who hoped to use the 14th Amendment as a means to exclude him from participating in the political process. However, this ruling does not guarantee that Trump will be able to appear on the general election ballot, as the court clarified that the groups behind the lawsuit are still free to try and prevent him from doing so.
Similar cases involving the use of the 14th Amendment in Michigan and Colorado are ongoing, further highlighting the legal battles surrounding Trump’s eligibility for future elections. These lawsuits have sparked debates about the interpretation of the Constitution and the extent to which certain actions may disqualify individuals from holding office.
Trump himself took to his social media platform to celebrate the court’s decision, calling the lawsuit a “hoax” and highlighting that it had been thrown out for being without merit and unconstitutional. His spokesperson also commented on the broader implications of these lawsuits, emphasizing that they are strategic attempts to interfere with the upcoming 2024 election.
Public opinion on whether Trump engaged in insurrection on January 6, 2021, remains divided. A recent poll conducted by The Western Journal shows that the majority of respondents believe Trump did not engage in insurrection, with 100% of the voted respondents selecting “No”. However, it is important to note that this poll may not be representative of the overall population.
As the legal battles continue, it remains to be seen how Trump’s eligibility for future elections will be determined. The outcome of these lawsuits will have significant implications for the political landscape and the level of certainty voters can expect in the electoral process. With the key issue of interpretation at play, it is likely that these cases will shape the future understanding of the 14th Amendment and its application in electoral disputes.
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