The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run in local elections due to his role in the attack on the Capitol. The former president now plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).
This decision does not only apply to the state’s primary elections. It could influence the general election. That could encourage groups in other states to file similar lawsuits to keep Trump off the ballot. This could seriously affect his election campaign. If SCOTUS upholds the decision made by the Colorado Supreme Court, Donald Trump could be removed from the list throughout the United States. Ridus.ru writes about this.
The question now is what SCOTUS will decide. They can do nothing and let the decision expire, refuse to consider it, or handle the case themselves.
If Trump himself or his defenders file a petition with SCOTUS before January 4 next year, his name will appear on the ballot. However, judges may not accept the case before the expiration of the specified period.
There are several possible courses of action for SCOTUS. Thus, the consideration of the case may be postponed or its suspension announced. This will prevent the Colorado Supreme Court decision from taking effect.
Expert opinion on SCOTUS’ actions varies. Some believe that the court should express an opinion on this issue, given its importance. Others believe SCOTUS has the right to overturn the case on several grounds.
The Colorado Supreme Court’s decision relied on the “insurrection clause” of the 14th Amendment. It prohibits officials who have taken part in insurrections or insurrections from running for public office.
If SCOTUS does not hear the Colorado case, each state will determine whether Trump can run. If SCOTUS does take up the case, the outcome will be mixed.
Source: Rosbalt
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