Former President Trump prevails in a case regarding his ballot eligibility in Colorado. The hosts analyze the decision, interview Ninth Circuit Judge Kenneth Lee about his life, and quiz Zack on trivia about Justices in the armed forces.
States lack authority to remove candidates from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Only Congress, not state officials, can enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Deep dives
US Supreme Court to Hear Ex-President Trump's Immunity Case
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving former President Trump's presidential immunity, set for April 25th, a highly anticipated and crucial case with significant public interest.
Court Ruling: Colorado Can't Remove Trump from Ballot
In Trump versus Anderson, the Supreme Court unanimously decided that Colorado lacked the authority to remove Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, highlighting the limitation on state officials to enforce this provision.
Implications of Section 3 Enforcement
The majority opinion emphasized that only Congress, not state officials, holds the power to enforce Section 3, showcasing a legal interpretation that will have implications for potential challenges related to the Electoral Count Reform Act and insurrection laws.
State Disqualification Under Section 3
The court's ruling sets a precedent that states retain the ability to disqualify candidates for state offices under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, heralding potential actions in blue states concerning past behaviors in the aftermath of the 2020 election and ensuring a significant legal development in the ongoing national discourse.
This was a big week for former president Trump who prevailed in Trump v. Anderson against an attempt to remove him from the ballot in Colorado. Your hosts dive deep into that decision unpacking the majority opinion, the debate among the concurring justices, and the case's short- and long-term implications. After that, GianCarlo interviews Ninth Circuit Judge Kenneth Lee, who recounts his fascinating life and career, beginning with his immigration to the United States from Korea. Lastly, GianCarlo quizzes Zack with trivia about Justices who have served in the armed forces.
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