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Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump disqualified from the 2024 primary ballot
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to run for the White House due to his role in the January 6 attack.
- This decision marks the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.
- Trump's attorneys have promised to appeal any disqualification immediately to the nation's highest court.
- The ruling has sparked a debate about whether the decision is politically motivated and whether it will embolden other states to take similar actions.
- The ruling only applies to Colorado, but other states are considering similar legal actions.
SUMMARY
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from running for president and holding office in the state. The court cited the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, stating that Trump incited protesters before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot and therefore violated the amendment. Trump's campaign has announced that they will appeal the decision to the US Supreme Court. If the US Supreme Court hears the case, it could have significant implications for the 2024 presidential election. The ruling has sparked debate about voter rights and the qualifications for office. This decision could potentially impact Trump's status on general election ballots in other states as well.