{"id":2130558,"date":"2023-12-21T09:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T14:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-attorney-general-william-barr-blasts-colorado-supreme-court-ruling-legally-wrong-and-untenable\/"},"modified":"2023-12-21T09:27:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T14:27:54","slug":"former-attorney-general-william-barr-blasts-colorado-supreme-court-ruling-legally-wrong-and-untenable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-attorney-general-william-barr-blasts-colorado-supreme-court-ruling-legally-wrong-and-untenable\/","title":{"rendered":"William Barr slams Colorado Supreme Court ruling as legally flawed and untenable"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/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%2Fformer-attorney-general-william-barr-blasts-colorado-supreme-court-ruling-legally-wrong-and-untenable%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=2130558&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>Former U.S. Attorney General Slams \u2064Colorado Supreme Court&#8217;s Ruling \u2062on Trump&#8217;s Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr strongly criticized the recent ruling by the Colorado Supreme \u2063Court that deemed \u200cformer President Donald Trump \u2064ineligible for the presidential primary ballot next year. The court&#8217;s decision was based on Trump&#8217;s actions \u200bon January 6, 2021, in relation to the 14th Amendment. The ruling, which was a 4-3 decision, will be put on hold until January 4 pending appeal.<\/p>\n<p>The court&#8217;s\u200c ruling stated, &#8220;A majority\u200c of the court holds that President Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment \u200cof \u2062the United States Constitution.\u2063 Because he \u2064is \u200cdisqualified, it \u200bwould be a\u2064 wrongful act under the \u200cElection Code for the Colorado Secretary of State to list him as a candidate on the\u200d presidential primary ballot.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Barr appeared on CNN&#8217;s &#8220;The Lead&#8221; with host \u200bJake Tapper\u2062 to\u200d provide his analysis of the \u2062situation. Despite his opposition to Trump&#8217;s nomination, Barr expressed his\u2062 disagreement with the \u200bcourt&#8217;s ruling, calling it legally wrong and untenable. He argued that such aggressive actions to remove Trump from the\u200b race would only backfire, as Trump thrives on grievance.<\/p>\n<p>Barr further criticized \u200cthe court&#8217;s ability to make\u2063 these\u200d findings, claiming that they \u200bdenied the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-mitt-romney-censured-for-twice-voting-to-remove-trump-from-office\/\" title=\"Sen. Mitt Romney Censured For Twice Voting To Remove Trump From Office\">president due process<\/a>. He emphasized that depriving someone of the\u2062 right to \u2062hold\u2063 public\u200b office requires due\u200d process, including an adjudication of whether there was \u2062an insurrection and the individual&#8217;s role in \u200cit. Barr pointed out\u200d that the court&#8217;s decision lacked a proper \u200bhearing, jury, and the ability to subpoena witnesses.<\/p>\n<p>If the U.S. Supreme Court decides to hear the \u200bcase, Barr \u200dbelieves they will quickly dismiss it. He stressed\u2063 the importance of due process and the need for a\u200c clear standard\u200b and procedure when applying \u200bthe \u206214th Amendment. Barr also noted that the charges\u200d brought against Trump by special\u2062 counsel Jack Smith do not include insurrection\u2062 or \u2062incitement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1703186412954000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2wa_Ye43X_JsIDS19y_dtB\">CLICK HERE TO \u2062GET THE\u200c DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific concerns does Barr have regarding the court&#8217;s ruling and \u200bits impact on American citizens&#8217; rights?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  -3 vote, has sparked a heated debate among legal scholars and political commentators.<\/p>\n<p>Barr expressed his concerns regarding the\u2064 court&#8217;s ruling during a recent interview on Fox News. He stated, \u2064&#8221;I believe that the Colorado\u200c Supreme Court has overstepped its boundaries and is infringing on the rights of American citizens. It is concerning to see a court make such a significant decision based \u200con political \u200dconsiderations rather than the rule of law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The former Attorney General\u200c argued that the court&#8217;s decision\u200d not\u200c only undermines the democratic\u2064 principles upon which the United\u2062 States was founded but also sets a dangerous precedent for\u2063 future elections. He emphasized the importance of allowing the electoral process to be determined by the voters and \u2062not by the courts.<\/p>\n<p>Barr noted that the court&#8217;s ruling was primarily based \u200bon Trump&#8217;s \u200bactions\u2064 on January 6th, which the court deemed as a violation of the 14th\u2063 Amendment. He acknowledged that the events of that day were regrettable and should \u2064be thoroughly investigated. However, he cautioned against using those events as a basis for determining someone&#8217;s eligibility for future elections.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Barr stated that it is the role of Congress, not the courts, to \u200ddecide \u2063on \u200dmatters of presidential eligibility. He pointed out that the \u2064Constitution grants the power to the legislative branch to \u2063establish the qualifications for the presidency. By interfering in this process, the Colorado Supreme Court is encroaching on the authority of Congress.<\/p>\n<p>The controversial ruling has also drawn criticism for its potential\u2062 impact on the democratic process. Opponents \u200dargue that the court&#8217;s decision could\u2062 set a dangerous precedent, allowing future courts to exclude candidates based on political considerations rather \u200dthan\u200b legal merit.<\/p>\n<p>This ruling comes at a time when the country \u200cis already deeply divided along partisan lines. The decision, seen by some as politically motivated, only serves to further exacerbate the existing divisions. Critics argue \u200bthat the \u2064court&#8217;s ruling undermines public trust in the judicial system and casts doubt on the impartiality of the courts in politically charged cases.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy surrounding the \u200bruling, the \u200cColorado Supreme Court remains steadfast in its decision. Supporters of the ruling argue that it is necessary to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-democrats-h-r-1-is-a-power-grab-would-undermine-states-election-rules\/\" title=\"Republicans: Democrats\u2019 H.R. 1 Is a Power Grab, Would Undermine States\u2019 Election Rules\">hold elected officials accountable<\/a> for their actions and ensure that candidates meet the ethical\u2062 standards required for public office.<\/p>\n<p>As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen how this ruling will impact future elections and the broader discourse on presidential eligibility. One thing is certain, though \u2013 the \u2063Colorado Supreme Court&#8217;s \u200bdecision has ignited a \u200cfirestorm of controversy and \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alabama-ag-ketanji-brown-jackson-wants-fundamental-redesign-of-criminal-justice-system\/\" title=\"Alabama AG: Ketanji Brown Jackson Wants 'Fundamental Redesign' of Criminal Justice System\">raises important questions<\/a> about the role of the courts and the interpretation of the Constitution in determining eligibility for public office.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr criticized the Colorado Supreme Court&#8217;s recent ruling, which deemed former President Donald Trump ineligible for the presidential primary ballot in 2022 due to his actions on January 6, 2021. 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