Colorado High Court rules Trump is excluded from administration for Jan. 6 mob

Colorado Supreme Court Disqualifies Trump From 2024 Primary Ballot Under Insurrection Clause

Key Points

Colorado High Court rules Trump ineligible under Constitution's insurrection clause
Decision paused until January 4, 2024
Trump campaign to appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Court Decision Details

Ruling Specifics

Unprecedented decision citing 14th Amendment, Section 3
4-3 split decision by Colorado Supreme Court
All justices appointed by Democratic governors
Orders Trump's name removed from state's Republican primary ballot

Legal Implications

First court ruling finding Trump ineligible for presidency due to January 6 actions
Applies only to Colorado
Similar lawsuits filed in over 25 states

Timeline and Next Steps
Key Dates

Decision stayed until January 4, 2024
Colorado primary scheduled for March 5, 2024
Certification deadline for ballot candidates approaching

Trump Campaign Response

Immediate appeal to U.S. Supreme Court planned
Campaign spokesman calls decision "deeply undemocratic"

Constitutional Context
14th Amendment, Section 3

Prevents officeholders who broke oath from holding future office
Court majority finds provision applies to presidency
Unprecedented application to presidential candidate

Reactions and Impact
Election Officials

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold awaiting further court guidance

Advocacy Groups

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) supports decision
Filed original lawsuit in Colorado state court

Broader Context
Trump's Legal Challenges
Political Implications
This historic ruling marks the first time a court has disqualified a presidential candidate under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, setting up a crucial Supreme Court showdown.

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