Morning Wire Trump Ballot Ruling & Oregon Re-criminalizes Drugs | 3.5.24
Mar 5, 2024
A recent Supreme Court ruling confirmed that Trump cannot be kept off ballots due to insurrection fears, sparking debates on political implications. Meanwhile, Texas takes a stand on immigration, allowing local officials more enforcement power as concerns mount over migrant arrivals. In Oregon, lawmakers push to recriminalize drugs following a spike in overdose deaths, raising questions about the effectiveness of previous decriminalization efforts. The discussions shed light on shifting legal landscapes and public safety challenges in America.
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Supreme Court's Trump Ballot Ruling
- The Supreme Court unanimously ruled against Colorado, preventing states from barring Trump from ballots based on January 6th.
- This decision impacts other states attempting similar actions and clarifies the 14th Amendment's scope regarding insurrection.
Democrats' Next Move
- Despite the ruling, Democrats plan to introduce legislation declaring January 6th an insurrection and Trump an insurrectionist.
- This faces an uphill battle due to lack of votes and Speaker Johnson's unlikely support.
Texas Immigration Law
- Texas's SB4, allowing local officials to enforce immigration law, faces legal challenges from the Biden administration.
- A federal appeals court ruled in favor of Texas, but the Supreme Court issued a temporary stay.