Supreme Court rules Trump can remain on the ballot
Mar 4, 2024
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Supreme Court ruling allows Trump to stay on ballot in multiple states, exploring constitutionality of 14th amendment use, split among justices, and potential congressional enforcement
The Supreme Court ruled Trump can remain on the ballot, citing the constitution's 14th amendment.
The delay in addressing Trump's immunity from prosecution post-election raises concerns about fairness and accountability.
Deep dives
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Prosecution Immunity
The Supreme Court's decision to consider Trump's immunity from prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office could delay the January 6 federal election interference case until after the presidential election, starting arguments in April and potentially ruling in late June.
Florida Mar-a-Lago Documents Case Delays
In Florida, a pretrial hearing about classified documents, including discussions of a late summer trial, was held, possibly affecting the case's start date. The slow progress raises concerns of intentional delays for Trump's benefit and the challenges of managing classified information in the case.
Implications of Supreme Court's Handling on Election Timeline
The Supreme Court's timing in addressing Trump's case, potential election interference, and presidential immunity poses significant implications for the election timeline. The delay in actions and rulings could impact the trial's timing, voter decisions, and even potential actions post-election, raising concerns about fairness and accountability.
For this episode of Trump's Trials, we hear from NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg.
The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump can remain on the ballot in Colorado and other states. The justices concluded the constitution does not allow states to use the 14th amendment to bar presidential candidates from the ballot.
Topics include: - Details on the majority opinion - Split among the Justices - Possibility of congressional enforcement