{"id":2102718,"date":"2023-11-18T13:20:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T18:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rejects-effort-to-kick-trump-off-ballot-in-colorado-under-14th-amendment\/"},"modified":"2023-11-18T13:21:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T18:21:51","slug":"judge-rejects-effort-to-kick-trump-off-ballot-in-colorado-under-14th-amendment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rejects-effort-to-kick-trump-off-ballot-in-colorado-under-14th-amendment\/","title":{"rendered":"Judge Rejects Effort To Kick Trump Off Ballot In Colorado Under 14th Amendment"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjudge-rejects-effort-to-kick-trump-off-ballot-in-colorado-under-14th-amendment%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2102718&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Judge in\u200d Colorado Rejects Challenge to Remove Donald Trump from 2024 Presidential Primary Ballot<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In \u2064a significant ruling,\u2062 a judge in Colorado has \u200bdismissed a challenge filed by a \u2062Left-leaning group seeking to remove former President Donald Trump from the state&#8217;s 2024 presidential primary\u200b ballot under the 14th Amendment. The judge, Sarah B.\u2062 Wallace, firmly\u200d stated that the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment does not \u2063apply to the presidency, thus allowing Trump \u2064to remain on the ballot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Challenge\u200c Filed\u2064 by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The challenge was filed by Citizens for Responsibility and\u200b Ethics in Washington on \u2062behalf of six Colorado\u200c voters. However,\u200d Judge Wallace \u200cemphasized that disqualifying a presidential candidate requires a clear and unmistakable indication of intent,\u2062 which was absent in this case. This ruling follows similar unsuccessful attempts in Michigan and Minnesota to\u2064 block Trump from appearing on state ballots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trump campaign\u2062 spokesman \u2063Steven Cheung expressed satisfaction with \u200dthe\u2062 ruling, \u200ddescribing\u2064 it as another blow to the &#8220;un-American ballot challenges&#8221; orchestrated by desperate\u200b Democrats. Cheung further criticized their attempts \u200cto interfere with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-rand-paul-offers-dr-rachel-levine-as-example-of-radical-agenda-riding-bidens-coattails\/\" title=\"Sen. Rand Paul Offers Dr. Rachel Levine As Example Of Radical Agenda Riding Biden\u2019s Coattails\">upcoming presidential election<\/a>, asserting that President \u200cJoe Biden is \u2063a failed leader \u2064on the path to defeat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While Judge Wallace acknowledged that \u2064the Capitol\u200d riot constituted an &#8220;insurrection&#8221; \u200cand accused Trump \u200cof intending to incite political violence, \u2062she maintained that the\u200c insurrection clause did not \u200dapply to him. This decision is likely to be appealed by\u2064 Mario Nicolais, the lawyer representing the\u2062 group challenging Trump&#8217;s eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-friday-gift-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-friday-gift-guide&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700275166814000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0_FgIWtLXx8w2fSdMb8L-V\">CHECK OUT \u2063THE DAILY WIRE BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trump, currently the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination, has gained momentum in polling from crucial swing states, surpassing President Joe Biden. \u200cThis ruling coincided with House \u200cSpeaker Mike Johnson&#8217;s announcement to release footage from January 6 for public viewing. Notably, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rejects-effort-to-kick-trump-off-ballot-in-colorado-under-14th-amendment\/\" title=\"Judge Rejects Effort To Kick Trump Off Ballot In Colorado Under 14th Amendment\">newly shared footage depicted \u200cindividuals calmly walking past law enforcement officers<\/a> in a hallway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the mixed reactions to Judge Wallace&#8217;s ruling on Trump&#8217;s eligibility for the 2024 presidential primary ballot, and what are the potential implications and discussions that may arise from this decision<\/h2>\n<p><span>  By Citizens for Responsibility and\u2062 Ethics in Washington (CREW),\u2062 a Left-leaning\u200c group that describes itself\u200d as a non-profit organization dedicated\u200c to promoting ethics and \u200caccountability in government. CREW argued that the events of\u200b January\u200c 6, 2021, \u2064when a violent mob stormed the US Capitol, constituted an insurrection and that Trump&#8217;s role in inciting the mob disqualified him\u200c from future presidential candidacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The 14th Amendment and the Insurrection\u200d Clause<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1868 and provides equal protection under \u200dthe law to all citizens. Section 3 of the amendment, known as the &#8220;insurrection clause,&#8221; states that\u200b anyone \u2063who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States \u200dshall be disqualified from holding any \u2063public office. CREW argued\u2064 that Trump&#8217;s actions on January 6th constituted an insurrection and\u2064 therefore disqualified him from running for\u200d president.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, Judge\u2064 Wallace \u2062firmly disagreed with this interpretation of the 14th \u200bAmendment. In her ruling, she stated that the insurrection clause was intended to prevent former Confederate leaders from holding public office, and\u2062 its application to the presidency was not supported by the text or the historical context of the amendment. She further explained that while the events of January 6th were deeply concerning,\u2064 they did \u200bnot meet the legal\u2062 standard \u200dof insurrection as outlined in the 14th Amendment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Colorado Judge&#8217;s Decision<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Judge Wallace&#8217;s decision has \u2064significant implications for both Trump and\u200d the\u2062 upcoming 2024 presidential election. By allowing Trump to remain on \u2064the Colorado primary \u2064ballot, she has effectively cleared the path for\u200d his potential candidacy. The decision also sets a precedent for other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-highway-patrol-busts-retail-theft-ring-seizing-210000-in-stolen-goods\/\" title=\"CA Highway Patrol busts retail theft ring, confiscating 0K in stolen merchandise.\">states facing similar challenges<\/a> regarding Trump&#8217;s eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is important to note that this\u200c ruling does not\u200d absolve Trump of any potential criminal or civil charges related to the events of January 6th. It pertains solely to his eligibility to appear \u200don the presidential primary \u2062ballot. \u200cThe judge&#8217;s\u2063 decision does not exonerate him from any legal consequences for his alleged role in inciting the mob.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Reaction to \u2062the \u2064Ruling<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ruling has generated mixed reactions from both political commentators and the general public. Supporters of Trump argue that the judge&#8217;s decision affirms his right to participate in the \u2063democratic process and that attempts to disqualify him from future elections are politically motivated. Critics, on the\u2063 other hand, express concerns\u200c about the implications of allowing someone accused of inciting an insurrection to run for the highest office in \u200bthe country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ruling is \u200dalso likely\u2062 to\u200d reignite \u200ddiscussions about the interpretation and application of the 14th Amendment, particularly the insurrection clause. Legal scholars and experts may analyze the judge&#8217;s reasoning and assess whether it aligns with the original intent\u2062 of the amendment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this significant ruling, \u2064Judge Sarah B. Wallace of Colorado dismissed\u2062 the challenge filed by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) to remove Donald Trump from Colorado&#8217;s 2024 presidential primary ballot. The judge reasoned \u200dthat the insurrection clause of \u2063the \u200c14th Amendment does\u2064 not apply to the presidency and therefore allows Trump to remain eligible for future presidential candidacy. This decision has consequential\u2063 implications for Trump&#8217;s potential run in 2024 and sets a\u200d precedent for similar challenges across the country. However, it is \u200bessential to note that this\u200c ruling does \u2064not absolve him from any potential legal consequences for his alleged role in the events \u200dof\u200b January 6, 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A judge in Colorado has rejected a challenge filed by a Left-leaning group to remove former President Donald Trump from the state\u2019s 2024 presidential primary ballot under the 14th Amendment.\u00a0 On Friday, Colorado Judge Sarah B. 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