The Justices of the United States Supreme Court announced on Friday that they will review the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot. The upcoming hearing, announced less than 24 hours before the anniversary of the January 6th Capitol “insurrection,” will determine whether the former president is eligible to hold office once again, setting a precedent for the rest of the 2024 election cycle.
As Valuetainment previously reported, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in late December that Trump’s involvement in the January 6th riot violated the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. As a result of this unprecedented decision, the court ruled that Secretary of State Jena Griswold could not list Trump’s name as an option on the Republican primary ballot. The decision was placed on hold until January 4th to allow for an appeal…which the Trump campaign filed almost immediately.
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The former president petitioned the Supreme Court to take up the case, doubling down after a similar decision was reached in Maine one week later. This decision is likewise on hold until the higher court can rule on the matter.
The Supreme Court has reportedly scheduled oral arguments for February 8th, recognizing the need to rule swiftly before primary voting begins in most states. A final decision may follow within weeks, possibly within days.
This hearing will mark the most significant Supreme Court involvement in the election process since the 2000 race between George W. Bush and Al Gore, when the Court blocked a recount in Florida.
The application of the 14th Amendment, implemented as a measure against former Confederates, will be at the center of the case. While it is possible that the Justices may rule on the modern use of the amendment, legal experts suggest that they may sidestep the issue entirely by ruling that enforcement of Section 3 is a Congressional responsibility, which would allow them to avoid the question of whether Trump engaged in an insurrection.
Connor Walcott is a staff writer covering politics, culture, and business for Valuetainment.com. Follow Connor on X (Twitter).
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