Will Trump be on the ballot?

The Colorado state supreme court ruled that the 14th amendment section 3 bars Trump from the ballot.

Former state supreme court justices from California, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, and North Carolina file a brief urging the U.S. supreme court to affirm that decision.
#14thAmendmentSec3 #14thAmendmentLawsuit #AndersonVGriswold

https://freespeechforpeople.org/former-state-supreme-court-justices-urge-u-s-supreme-court-to-affirm-colorado-supreme-courts-ruling-finding-trump-disqualified-under-fourteenth-amendment/

The Colorado State Supreme Court ruled that Trump is not eligible to be on the ballot. Trump appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court and that court will hear oral argument February 8.

The parties that filed the lawsuit seeking to have Trump declared ineligible have now filed their brief with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Open brief (pdf):
https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-719/298854/20240126115645084_23-719%20Anderson%20Respondents%20Merits%20Brief.pdf

I just read it and while I am not an attorney this sure seems like strong and well-presented work. Hard to see how the U.S. Supreme Court can wiggle out of this and let Trump be on the ballot.
#14thAmendmentSec3 #14thAmendmentLawsuit #AndersonVGriswold

Here is the order from the Colorado State Supreme Court agreeing to decide whether Trump will be on the ballot in that state. Trump’s main brief is due Monday Nov.27. Oral argument is December 6.
https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/file/Court_Probation/01st_Judicial_District/2023SA300%20ORDER%20OF%20COURT.pdf

Here is Trump’s statement of appeal. CO supreme court *denied* the request to exceed the word count limit.
https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24173107/trump-app-for-extended-review.pdf

And here is the plaintiff’s brief telling a compelling story that the President is an “officer of the United States” as that phrase is used in the #14thAmendment section 3.
** I encourage you to read this. **
https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24173097/20231120-final-co-sct-opening-petr-brief_redacted.pdf

#14thAmendmentSec3 #14thAmendmentLawsuit

The Colorado lawsuit seeking to keep Trump off the ballot based on the #14thAmendment section 3 has been appealed to the Colorado State Supreme Court.

Link to plaintiff’s appeal brief:
https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24173097/20231120-final-co-sct-opening-petr-brief_redacted.pdf

In part, the brief argues that it would be absurd to allow Trump, who engaged in an insurrection, to remain on the ballot. #14thAmendmentSec3 #14thAmendmentLawsuit

The full Colorado State Supreme Court has denied an attempt by Trump to delay the trial set to start October 30. The main issue for trial is whether #Amendment14 Section 3 bars Trump from the ballot. #14thAmendmentSec3 #14thAmendmentLawsuit

Order: https://www.citizensforethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231027-CO-Supreme-Court-ORDER-OF-COURT.pdf

In the next few days there will be two trials seeking to keep Trump off the ballot based on the #14thAmendment section 3 and the events of January 6th. #14thAmendmentSec3 #14thAmendmentLawsuit

Oct 30 before State of Colorado District Court Judge.
Colorado Docket with links to filings:
https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Case_Details.cfm?Case_ID=5240

On November 2 there will be oral argument before the full Minnesota State Supreme Court. The defendant is the Minnesota Secretary of State. Trump’s campaign failed to follow the correct process to intervene as a party, however, is allowed to file a limited amicus brief and give oral argument.
Minnesota Docket with links to filings (search on case A23-1354):
https://macsnc.courts.state.mn.us/ctrack/publicLogin.jsp

Colorado state court judge will decide if #14thAmendment section 3 bars Trump from the ballot in that state . Trial starts October 30 and expected to last 5 days. Judge has already denied most of Trump’s motions to dismiss.
#14thAmendmentSec3 #14thAmendmentLawsuit

Non-exclusive list of issues for trial:
https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/file/Court_Probation/02nd_Judicial_District/Denver_District_Court/Cases%20of%20Interest/10_18_2023%20Topics%20for%20the%20October%2030%2C%202023%20Hearing.pdf

Colorado state court docket with links to filings:
https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Case_Details.cfm?Case_ID=5240

Need cheering up?

Colorado judge dismisses Trump’s claim that his January 6th comments are protected by free speech. Trial will start October 30 to determine if #14thAmendment section 3 bars Trump from office. #14thAmendmentSec3 #14thAmendmentLawsuit

No paywall.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-insurrection-14th-amendment-ballot-colorado-c699e7c00687be6bc4bedbaf4182e451

In depth article by @Brandi_Buchman on two lawsuits seeking to bar Trump from the ballot based on the #14thAmendment section 3.
#14thAmendmentSec3 #14thAmendmentLawsuit

No paywall.

https://lawandcrime.com/trump/trumps-fight-to-stay-on-2024-election-ballot-threatens-to-turn-constitutions-insurrection-clause-into-historical-ornament-experts-say/

*Two* different ways that the #14thAmendment bars a person from being President. See the screenshot below with my highlighting.

If Trump gave “aid or comfort to the enemies thereof” then he is not eligible to be president. It is not necessary to prove that Trump engaged in insurrection.

I suspect the “aid or comfort” criteria is a lower bar. Unless you read the complaint in any of the #14thAmendmentSec3 lawsuits you cannot be certain which criteria is being alleged.
#14thAmendmentLawsuit