We the People
The Supreme Court Says States Can’t Keep Trump Off the Ballot
Mar 8, 2024
The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's ballot eligibility under the 14th Amendment, debate on Congress's enforcement role, challenges in disqualifying insurrectionists, analyzing the January 6 events for insurrection, judicial restraint in election matters, and reflections on the Trump v. Anderson decision.
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- States cannot bar insurrectionists from federal office under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
- Congress alone may enforce Section 3, avoiding a chaotic patchwork of state-level ballot eligibility decisions.
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Supreme Court Reverses Colorado Decision on Trump Ballot Removal
The Supreme Court overturned Colorado's decision to exclude President Trump from its primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The unanimous ruling stated that states cannot bar insurrectionists from federal office. While five justices held that only Congress can enforce Section 3, concerns were raised over the lack of briefing and historical context in the additional decisions made by the Court.
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