A judge has determined that Donald Trump is qualified to run in Colorado’s primary election.
“The lawsuit, brought by a left-leaning group on behalf of a group of Republican and independent Colorado voters, contended that Trump’s actions related to the attack ran afoul of a clause in the 14th Amendment that prevents anyone from holding office who ‘engaged in insurrection or rebellion’ against the Constitution,” the Associated Press reports.
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“The Court holds that Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment does not apply to Trump,” the ruling stated.
“The lawsuit in Colorado that was filed by the SOROS funded group @CREWcrew to remove President Trump from the ballot in Colorado was just defeated! Trump will be on the 2024 ballot in Colorado!” Laura Loomer, an investigative reporter, wrote.
CBS News says:
Jena Griswold, the secretary of state for Colorado, “Donald Trump has been deemed eligible to participate in the Colorado primary for the upcoming presidential election. However, it is important to note that this ruling can still be challenged. As the Secretary of State, I am committed to upholding the principles of democracy, ensuring that every voter has the right to be heard in elections that are impartial and just.”
In Colorado and other states this year, there are attempts to use Section Three of the 14th Amendment to keep Trump off the ballot. Under this section, people who have sworn allegiance to the U.S. Constitution and then took part in insurrectionary acts while in office. Since the Civil War’s aftermath, this measure has only been used in a small number of instances.
Wallace’s decision disproved Trump’s argument that he was using his right to free speech and established that his acts on January 6th amounted to an insurrection. She clarified that, although this would normally disqualify a candidate under Section 3, she was unable to do so in the event of a presidential candidate.
Unlike for U.S. members, Section 3 of the document does not specifically address the presidency. House of Representatives or Senate. Rather, the “elector of President and Vice President,” along with civil and military offices, are covered by this clause.
“Part of the Court’s decision is its reluctance to embrace an interpretation which would disqualify a presidential candidate without a clear, unmistakable indication that such is the intent of Section Three,” the judge wrote.
“The 14th amendment lawsuits that were filed by groups funded by SOROS in Michigan, Minnesota and now Colorado that were intended to REMOVE President Trump from the 2024 Presidential ballot have all been defeated! President Trump will be on the ballot!” Loomer wrote.
As reported by the Associated Press:
In less than a week, District Judge Sarah B. Wallace has rendered three significant rulings. This one is no exception. This ruling deals with legal actions seeking to use Section 3 of the amendment to remove Trump from the ballot. Given that political parties have the final say over who gets to run for office, the Minnesota Supreme Court has previously ruled that Trump is permitted to remain on the primary ballot. Furthermore, a judge in Michigan has determined that Congress is the proper body to decide whether or not Section 3 applies to Trump.
