The reason is becuase of the heightened standard of proof in criminal matters (beyond a reasonable doubt). The standard is high because in criminal court, a person stands to lose life, liberty, or property. Before the government can take those away, the standard of proof must be beyond reasonable doubt.

The Colorado court found, after examining evidence and lots of due process, that there was an insurrection and Trump engaged in it. (So did a Congressional committee)

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I also don't think that Congress needs to have enacted legislation. After all, we don't need legislation for "due process" or "equal protection" to apply (also in the 14th Amendment).

What is blowing my mind is imagining the consequences of the Supreme Court taking the case (I think they'll have to) and issuing a ruling.

I can't imagine a ruling that won't be . . . explosive* . . . one way or another.

*tired brain, searching for the right word.

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The reality is that Trump has been found to have engaged in an insurrection and he still has the full support of the Republican Party.

He now has findings of fraud, rape, and inciting an insurrection, and the Republican Party still loves him.

It isn't that they are closing their eyes to lawbreaking. It's more than that.

They are glorifying lawbreaking, which is what people do when they believe the government is not legimitate.

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They do not accept court rulings when they dislike those rulings. They do not accept the results of elections when they do not like the outcome.

By "they" I mean the hardcore MAGA Republicans.

This, of course, is the heart of the problem.

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