Supreme Court hints at potential Trump ballot ruling before Colorado primary
The Supreme Court May Issue a Ruling in the Colorado Ballot Case Against Former President Donald Trump
The highly anticipated ruling in the Colorado ballot case against former President Donald Trump may be announced this week by the Supreme Court. According to an update on the court’s website, opinions could be posted on Monday starting at 10 a.m., with the justices not taking the bench.
#SCOTUS just updated its website to flag that it “may announce opinions” Monday at 10 ET.
It’s really unusual for the Court to give such little notice—or, outside of when things were closed for COVID, to not take the bench.
IOW, Colorado ruling is very likely coming tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/DzSqTacWdZ
— Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck) March 3, 2024
Law professor Steve Vladeck, who shared a screen grab of the posting, expressed that it is “really unusual for the Court to give such little notice — or, outside of when things were closed for COVID, to not take the bench.” He also emphasized that the ruling in the Colorado case is “very likely coming tomorrow.”
Other legal experts seemed to agree that an imminent ruling in the ballot access case was a possibility, especially considering that Colorado’s primary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5.
Colorado voters challenged Trump’s eligibility due to his actions leading up to the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021.
In December, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a 4-3 ruling that disqualified Trump from holding the presidency. The ruling cited Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, an insurrection clause dating back to the Civil War, stating that Trump should not appear on the primary ballot.
Maine and Illinois have also taken steps to remove Trump from their ballots, but their decisions may be influenced by the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Colorado case.
In January, Trump’s lawyers filed an appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing that the Colorado decision should be reversed and the right to vote for their preferred candidate should be returned to the voters.
During oral arguments last month, the justices reportedly expressed skepticism towards the effort to remove Trump from the ballot.
Trump, who is running for another term in the White House, currently holds a significant delegate lead over his closest rival, Nikki Haley.
In a separate matter, the Supreme Court announced that it will address the issue of whether Trump can invoke presidential immunity to protect himself from federal prosecution in a 2020 election case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
The Supreme Court scheduled an oral argument for the week of April 22, 2024, raising doubts among legal experts about the possibility of holding a trial in Smith’s case before the November election.
How does the 14th Amendment disqualify someone from holding public office?
Ress.gov/constitution/amendment-14” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>14th Amendment, which states that anyone who has engaged in an insurrection or rebellion against the United States is ineligible to hold public office. The court determined that Trump’s actions on January 6 met the criteria for disqualification.
Following the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision, Trump’s legal team appealed the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. The case has since garnered significant attention and speculation, with many wondering whether the nation’s highest court will uphold or reverse the lower court’s decision.
If the Supreme Court issues a ruling in favor of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision, it would effectively bar Trump from participating in the 2024 presidential race. This would be a significant blow to Trump’s political ambitions, as he has indicated his interest in running for president once again.
On the other hand, if the Supreme Court were to reverse the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision, it would open the door for Trump to once again be eligible to run for president. This outcome would likely stir controversy and debate among political commentators and the general public.
It is important to note that the Supreme Court’s decision will have implications beyond the Colorado ballot case. The ruling will set a precedent for future cases involving the eligibility of individuals to hold public office. This makes the outcome of the case particularly significant and closely watched.
As the anticipation builds and speculation swirls, the public is eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Colorado ballot case against former President Donald Trump. The decision, expected to be announced this week, will have far-reaching consequences and may shape the future of American politics.
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