The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 8, 2024
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In a brief order released Friday, January 5th, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal on February 8th of former President Donald Trump, disputing his pending disqualification from the Colorado Presidential primary ballot.
Notably, the court opted not to hear a similar appeal by the Colorado Republican party, only the appeal from Trump himself. Trump’s lawyers contend the issue of eligibility for the ballot is a decision for Congress not state courts. They also argue that QUOTE “It was not ‘insurrection’ and President Trump in no way ‘engaged’ in ‘insurrection.’” UNQUOTE.
High court oral arguments have been scheduled for February 8th, but Colorado’s Secretary of State announced Friday that she has already certified the ballot with Trump’s name to meet the election schedule. Should the disqualification be upheld, she suggested in a CNN interview it would be handled as if a candidate had withdrawn from the race, and those votes would not be counted.
Trump also last week appealed his disqualification from the Maine primary to Maine Superior court, contending the Maine Secretary of State lacked the authority to make the decision, and disputing he engaged in insurrection. Groups of voters in Illinois and Massachusetts have also joined the fray, filing suits claiming Trump is ineligible for the ballot based on the 14th Amendment.
We have links to articles, Trump’s appeals, and groups taking action at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org. I’m Brian Beihl
Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Donald Trump Appeal via Democracy Docket – PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI
Colorado Newsline – Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado case banning Trump from ballot under insurrection clause
U.S. Supreme Court – TRUMP, DONALD J. V. ANDERSON, NORMA, ET AL.
SCOTUS Blog – Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump plea to remain on Colorado ballot
Associated Press – Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause
CNN – Illinois and Massachusetts voters seek to take Trump off 2024 ballot
Presidental Oath of Office – ArtII.S1.C8.1 Oath of Office for the Presidency
U.S. Congress – U.S. Constitution – 14th Amendment, Section 3
Groups Taking Action:
Free Speech for People, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (C.R.E.W.), Protect Democracy
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