The Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off the ballot over the Capitol riot – WTOP News
The Supreme Court justices, during a two-hour oral argument, avoided directly addressing whether former President Trump was involved in the January 6 insurrection. The discussion revolved around Colorado’s attempt to remove Trump from the Republican primary ballot, with justices showing reluctance to delve into the insurrection issue. Instead, they focused on other legal aspects, particularly questioning the authority of states to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which pertains to individuals who participated in insurrection holding federal office. The majority seemed inclined to rule against state authority on this matter. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only one to directly address the insurrection question, challenging Trump’s lawyer on whether his client engaged in insurrection. The lawyer denied this characterization, stating it was a riot, not an insurrection. Overall, the Court’s avoidance of the insurrection issue suggests a potential ruling in favor of Trump on different grounds, sidestepping the contentious debate surrounding the events of January 6, 2021.
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