Colorado, one of the states, claimed that Trump ought to be disqualified from the state’s ballot because of his actions, which they claimed amounted to a “insurrection” and the Capitol rioting on January 6.
The Supreme Court, however, issued a different decision, stating that states had the authority to disqualify anyone who was running for or had already been elected to a state position. However, the Constitution does not give States the authority to enforce Section 3 with regard to federal posts, including the presidency.
“The United States Supreme Court has ruled that states do not have the authority to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment for federal candidates,” Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said in a statement on Monday in response to the case.
Colorado was one of the states that claimed Trump should be disqualified from the state’s ballot because of his actions that precipitated the Capitol rioting on January 6th, calling for a “insurrection.”
“We conclude that States may disqualify persons holding or attempting to hold state office,” the Supreme Court said in a decision that went against the majority opinion. Nonetheless, States are not permitted by the Constitution to impose Section 3 with regard to federal posts, including the presidency.
The United States Supreme Court has determined that states do not have the ability to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment for federal candidates, according to a statement released by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold on Monday in response to the decision.
“This ruling makes Donald Trump a viable contender in Colorado’s 2024 presidential primary.”
In response to the decision, Trump wrote on Truth Social, writing, “HUGE WIN FOR AMERICA!!!”