A federal court blocks Alabama's 2023 congressional map for intentional racial discrimination, ordering the state to use a court-drawn map with two majority-Black districts for upcoming elections. The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
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Donald Trump has filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in response to a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that found him ineligible to hold the presidency under the Constitution's "insurrection clause". The ruling was based on language in the 14th Amendment that prohibits those who "engaged in insurrection" from running for various federal offices. Trump's lawyers argued that the question of eligibility to serve as President of the United States is properly reserved for Congress, not the state courts, to consider and decide. The appeal has been met with mixed reactions from the public.
Four Colorado voters have asked the Supreme Court to decide whether former President Donald Trump is constitutionally eligible to appear on the state's Republican primary ballot. The appeal follows Maine's Secretary of State barring Trump from running for the presidency under the rarely used Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The Colorado voters believe the case is of "utmost importance" and warrants quick action, as it revolves around the Constitution's insurrection clause and whether Trump incited the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Supreme Court's decision could have a major impact on the Republican Party's future.
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled on Thursday that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot in 2021 due to his role in the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. The ruling cites Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and will not be enforced until the courts weigh in. This ruling is part of a national effort to disqualify Trump from appearing on ballots in future elections, and it is unclear whether Trump will appeal the decision.
Key takeaways: The Colorado Supreme Court has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 primary election ballot due to the 14th Amendment to…
Colorado Supreme Court is set to review a legal challenge on Wednesday that aims to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot in the state in 2024. The challenge is based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which states that those who have engaged in insurrection against the United States are ineligible for office. The case has drawn widespread attention, as it could set a precedent for other states to follow, and the outcome could have far-reaching implications for the 2024 presidential election.
Key takeaways: Colorado and Minnesota are beginning hearings on lawsuits that could potentially reach the U.S. Supreme Court, which aim to bar former President Donald…
Two lawsuits have been brought against former President Donald Trump, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which could prevent him from appearing on the ballot in the 2024 election. The New Hampshire Secretary of State commented on the situation, saying it could cause chaos and frustration. The outcome of these legal battles could have major implications for the future of American politics.