Fourteenth Amendment

The Disqualification Section of the 14th Amendment: Implications for Trump’s Eligibility to be on Ballots

The Disqualification Section of the 14th Amendment: Implications for Trump’s Eligibility to be on Ballots

Feb 5, 2024

The Colorado Supreme Court blocked Trump from the 2024 ballot. This was a landmark case, but it was appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Oral arguments will be heard on February 8, 2024. More than 4 dozen amicus briefs have been filed for and against the Supreme Court case. The case will decide whether or not Donald Trump can be on ballots for the 2024 primary and general elections.

This post explores how the disqualification section of the Fourteenth Amendment can be used to prevent insurrectionists from holding office in the U.S.

Exit, Maine, Mr. Trump

Exit, Maine, Mr. Trump

Dec 28, 2023

Maine’s Secretary of State wrote: I am mindful that no secretary of state has ever deprived a presidential candidate of ballot access based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. I am also mindful, however, that no presidential candidate has ever before engaged in insurrection.”

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