The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether former President Donald Trump should be barred from the 2024 presidential ballot. The Colorado Supreme Court ruling disqualified Trump from holding office under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, citing his involvement in the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Trump appealed the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, raising questions about whether states have the authority to disqualify federal candidates and the implications of disqualifying a candidate from the ballot. The court’s ruling will have far-reaching implications for the 2024 presidential election and beyond, with potential effects in other states where Trump has already been disqualified.
Summery :
– U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case about whether Trump should be barred from the 2024 presidential ballot
– Majority of justices expressed skepticism about a Colorado Supreme Court ruling disqualifying Trump
– Main point of skepticism was whether states have authority to disqualify federal candidates
– Ruling stemmed from a lawsuit filed by watchdog group on behalf of six Colorado voters, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment
– Court expected to issue ruling before Colorado’s March 5 presidential primary
