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Lawsuit to block Trump from Colorado 2024 ballot survives more legal challenges

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Summary

A judge in Colorado has rejected three attempts by former President Donald Trump and the Colorado GOP to shut down a lawsuit seeking to block him from the 2024 presidential ballot in the state, based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.” The case is now on track for an unprecedented trial this month to decide a series of novel legal questions about how the 14th Amendment could apply to Trump. The Colorado challengers recently revealed in a court filing that they want to depose Trump before the trial, which Trump opposes. Trump faces candidacy challenges in multiple states stemming from his role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection.

Q&As

What is the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban"?
The 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban" is a post-Civil War provision of the 14th Amendment that says US officials who take an oath to uphold the Constitution are disqualified from future office if they “engaged in insurrection” or have “given aid or comfort” to insurrectionists.

Who is challenging Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 presidential ballot in Colorado?
A liberal watchdog group called Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is challenging Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 presidential ballot in Colorado.

What is the outcome of the Colorado District Judge's rulings regarding the lawsuit?
The Colorado District Judge rejected three more attempts by former President Donald Trump and the Colorado GOP to shut down the lawsuit seeking to block him from the 2024 presidential ballot in the state based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”

What arguments have been made by Donald Trump and the Colorado GOP to shut down the lawsuit?
Trump and the Colorado GOP have argued that the case was procedurally flawed and should be shut down, that state law gives the party, not election officials, ultimate say on which candidates appear on the ballot, and that Colorado’s ballot access laws don’t give state officials any authority to disqualify him based on federal constitutional considerations.

What legal hurdles must be cleared before Donald Trump could be disqualified from running for the presidency?
Trump must appeal any decision to strip him from the ballot, which means the Supreme Court and its conservative supermajority might get the final say. In addition, a growing and politically diverse array of legal scholars must throw their support behind the idea that Trump is disqualified under the “insurrectionist ban” and the bipartisan House committee that investigated the January 6 attack must recommend that Trump be barred from holding future office under the 14th Amendment.

AI Comments

👍 Judge Sarah Wallace's rulings are a win for those pushing for Trump to be disqualified from the 2024 election. This is an unprecedented case that could set a precedent for future elections.

👎 Trump's campaign has criticized Judge Sarah Wallace's rulings, claiming that she has "got it wrong" and that the decision will be reversed. This could be a drawn out legal battle that will delay the election process.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about a lawsuit in Colorado that's trying to block former President Donald Trump from appearing on the presidential ballot in the 2024 election. The lawsuit is based on the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban," which states that US officials who take an oath to uphold the Constitution are disqualified from future office if they "engaged in insurrection" or have "given aid or comfort" to insurrectionists. The judge has rejected three more attempts by Trump and the Colorado GOP to shut down the lawsuit and it's now on track for a trial this month.

Friend: Wow, that's really interesting. It sounds like this could have some major implications for the 2024 election.

Me: Absolutely. If the judge decides in favor of the lawsuit, it could prevent Trump from running for president again. It's also possible that the case could eventually end up in the Supreme Court, which could have a major impact on the outcome. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out.

Action items

Research the 14th Amendment and its implications for the 2024 presidential election.
Follow the developments of the Colorado lawsuit and other similar cases in other states.
Reach out to your local representatives to express your opinion on the 14th Amendment and its potential implications for the 2024 presidential election.

Technical terms

Lawsuit: A lawsuit is a civil action brought before a court in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy.
Insurrectionist Ban: The insurrectionist ban is a provision of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution that disqualifies US officials who have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution from holding future office if they have “engaged in insurrection” or have “given aid or comfort” to insurrectionists.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW): Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is a liberal watchdog group that works to reduce the influence of money in politics and to hold public officials accountable for their actions.
14th Amendment: The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was adopted in 1868 and provides for equal protection under the law and prohibits states from denying any person “life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”
Jena Griswold: Jena Griswold is the Colorado Secretary of State.
Neil Gorsuch: Neil Gorsuch is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2017.
Depose: To depose someone is to take their sworn testimony in a legal proceeding.