A judge in Colorado struck down an attempt to keep Trump off the ballot next year in Colorado.
Challengers attempted to convince the court that Trump had caused or participated in insurrection and thus would be unqualified to run for federal office according to the constitution.
The judge affirmed Trump's participation but ultimately ruled as president the amendment in question did not apply to him. Experts say the case may be appealed to the state supreme Court and ultimately the SCOTUS which currently has a conservative majority and 3 of 9 justices were personally appointed by former president Trump.
Such challenges were always a long shot, but this current ruling seems to confirm that legal challenges to his appearance on state ballots will not be successful.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/color...-delays-decision-general-election-2023-11-18/
Challengers attempted to convince the court that Trump had caused or participated in insurrection and thus would be unqualified to run for federal office according to the constitution.
The judge affirmed Trump's participation but ultimately ruled as president the amendment in question did not apply to him. Experts say the case may be appealed to the state supreme Court and ultimately the SCOTUS which currently has a conservative majority and 3 of 9 justices were personally appointed by former president Trump.
Such challenges were always a long shot, but this current ruling seems to confirm that legal challenges to his appearance on state ballots will not be successful.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/color...-delays-decision-general-election-2023-11-18/