Presidential Eligibility and Insurrection Participation

Delving into the complexities of presidential eligibility, this chapter explores the distinct nature of qualifications like insurrection participation, highlighting contested factual aspects and alterable criteria. The discussion also touches on disqualification implications, state versus federal enforcement, concerns of Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Barrett, and scenarios where election decision-making shifts to Congress. Additionally, the chapter examines ongoing legal proceedings related to the eligibility of a specific individual, including various litigation, criminal trials, and civil cases.