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BONUS: SCOTUS Hears Colorado Ballot Issue

Feb 8, 2024
Supreme Court arguments on Trump's eligibility in Colorado. Constitutional qualifications for federal office. Self-execution of Section 3. Implications for other states. Adding qualifications to term limits. Exploring Section 3 implications. Congress reliance on Griffin's case. Definition of insurrection. Arguing against presidential exemption. States' power in presidential elections. The disability provision. Adjudication of insurrectionists. Analyzing evidentiary record. Potential consequences of conflicts among states. Historical examples and difficulties. Inclusion of presidential electors, senators, and representatives. The power of Colorado's courts. Discussion on authority of state legislatures.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Constitutional Qualifications and Self-Execution
02:03 • 14min
3
Exploring the Term 'Self-Executing' and Potential Consequences
16:23 • 2min
4
Implications of Decision's Perclusive Effect in Other Lawsuits
18:03 • 2min
5
Qualifications for Term Limits and Section 3
19:42 • 12min
6
Implications and distinctions of Section 3
31:14 • 12min
7
Congress Reliance on Griffin's Case and Implications on Enforcement Mechanisms
43:32 • 9min
8
Understanding the Definition of Insurrection
52:50 • 2min
9
Explaining the Border Situation and Arguing Against Presidential Exemption to Section 3
54:35 • 3min
10
States' Power in Presidential Elections
57:19 • 15min
11
The Disability Provision and Collateral Attacks
01:11:56 • 15min
12
Diplomatic Aid, Treason, and Adjudication of Insurrectionists
01:27:02 • 2min
13
Analyzing the Evidentiary Record and Reaching a Correct Decision
01:28:42 • 2min
14
Analysis of Expert Testimony and Potential Consequences of Conflicts Among States
01:30:49 • 3min
15
Historical Examples and Potential Difficulties
01:33:57 • 18min
16
Inclusion of Presidential Electors, Senators, and Representatives under the Constitution and Implications of the Court's Decision
01:52:16 • 3min
17
The Power of Colorado's Courts in Presidential Elections
01:55:16 • 13min
18
Discussion on the Authority of Each State's Legislature and Possible Consequences of Rejecting Griffin's Case
02:08:19 • 4min