Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Trump’s Eligibility

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on whether the Colorado Supreme Court erred in ruling that former President Donald Trump is disqualified as a candidate for the presidential primaries under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Legal questions abound, and experts and stakeholders have urged the high court to address the issue comprehensively so

Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Trump’s Ballot Eligibility

What to Know The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on whether the Colorado Supreme Court erred in ruling that former President Donald Trump is disqualified as a candidate for the presidential primaries under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Legal questions abound, and experts and stakeholders have urged the high court to address the

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump’s Ballot Eligibility

Defense Delivers Opening Statement Attorney Jonathan F. Mitchell, representing former President Donald Trump, told the justices that Section 3 did not apply to presidents, because the “officer of the United States” mentioned in the Constitution applies to appointed, not elected officials. He argued that even if one was disqualified, the candidate could not be barred

Supreme Court Justices Lean in Trump’s Favor in Ballot Case

Justice Alito Asks About Possible Fallout of a Colorado Ban Justice Samuel Alito asked Ms. Stevenson about the possibility that if Colorado banned Trump, then other states would “retaliate” and bar other candidates. Ms. Stevenson replied, “I think we have to have faith in our system that people will follow their election policies and processes