Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts
Yes, You Can Vote for an Insurrectionist
Mar 4, 2024
Supreme Court rules on Trump's eligibility for Colorado ballot despite insurrectionist ties. Conservative justices consolidate power while liberals and Barrett disagree. Analysis of limited accountability post January 6 insurrection. Legal battle over 14th amendment enforcement and state authority to disqualify presidential candidates.
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- Supreme Court's ruling restricts states from independently disqualifying candidates, emphasizing uniformity in presidential elections.
- Conservative justices call for Congress to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, highlighting dissent over the ruling's overreach.
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Unanimous Decision: States Cannot Remove Presidential Candidates
The Supreme Court recently delivered a 9-0 decision preventing states like Colorado from removing a presidential candidate from the ballot. This ruling emphasized that states cannot independently disqualify candidates without Congress or the federal courts' involvement. The justices highlighted the importance of maintaining uniformity in presidential elections across states to ensure all voters have an equal say in the electoral process.
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