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Did the Trump Colorado Decision Make You Feel Crazy? You’re Not Alone.

Opening Arguments

CHAPTER

Exploring Legal Decision-Making and Insurrectionist Labeling

This chapter delves into different approaches to legal decision-making such as originalism and textualism, discussing the impact of precedent and pragmatism. It also analyzes the burden of proof in labeling individuals as insurrectionists for election trials and challenges the interpretation of eligibility for the ballot. The speakers express frustration with court decisions and the unchecked power they possess, emphasizing the need to uphold the law regardless of political implications.

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