Six Colorado electors Sued On Wednesday, former President Donald J. To keep Trump off the state’s presidential ballot next year, the 14th Amendment states that those “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” against the Constitution after taking an oath to defend it are ineligible for office.
The suit, filed in state district court in Denver with the help of the Washington-based watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics, alleges that Mr. The Colorado Secretary of State is requesting that Trump’s name not be printed. Mr. It also asks the court to rule Trump disqualified from holding office, ending any “uncertainty” about his eligibility.
Since two prominent conservative law professors published an essay last month on the 14th Amendment, Mr. But that’s a legal long shot. Mr. Trump’s campaign will almost certainly appeal any ruling that he is ineligible, and the final decision could rest with the Supreme Court, which Mr. It has a conservative supermajority that includes three justices appointed by Trump.
Mr. A spokeswoman for Trump did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said A statement“I look forward to the Colorado court’s resolution of the issues and hope this case provides guidance to election officials about Trump’s eligibility as a candidate for office.”
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