The Supreme Court on Monday tossed out a Colorado court ruling that barred Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot because of a provision in the U.S. Constitution related to people who engage in insurrection.
The unanimous decision in Trump’s favor by the Supreme Court — which means votes he garners on Tuesday’s ballot will count for the former president — was not a surprise.
In December the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Trump from the 2024 ballot.
All 7 Colorado Supreme Court justices were appointed by Democrats – 3 of the justices dissented to the ruling.
The legal theories are based on Section 3 of the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment which states public officials who have “engaged in insurrection or rebellion against” the US may be disqualified from public office.
Trump has not been charged with engaging in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.
Oral arguments before the Supreme Court on Trump’s ballot eligibility wrapped in early February.
The Supreme Court expressed skepticism as they heard arguments from Colorado lawyer Jason Murray. Even the liberal justices expressed concern.
It was unanimous.
Unanimous pic.twitter.com/6AdzTcbrrx
— Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) March 4, 2024
(Read more: Gateway Pundit, 3/04/2024) (Archive)
Colorado Secretary of State responds to ruling:
Democrat Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold says her reaction to the Supreme Court's unanimous decision is "disappointment."
"It will be up to the American voters to save our democracy in November." pic.twitter.com/PDJMq4Gl8l
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 4, 2024