The US Supreme Court has announced its decision to review the unprecedented move by the Colorado Supreme Court, which disqualified former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot.
Scheduled for February 8, the oral arguments come as Trump remains on the primary ballot due to a hold on the lower-court ruling.
If the Supreme Court determines Trump’s ineligibility for public office, any votes cast for him would be nullified.
This development places the nine justices at the center of the 2024 election, marking their most significant involvement in a presidential race since Bush v. Gore 23 years ago.
While the Colorado ruling specifically pertains to that state, similar challenges to Trump’s eligibility in other states have emerged, making it a politically charged case.
Last week, Maine’s secretary of state removed Trump from the 2024 primary ballot, prompting an appeal by his team.
The Oregon Supreme Court may also rule on a bid to exclude Trump from its primary and general election ballots.
The urgency for a swift resolution is emphasized, underlining the need for the Supreme Court to act promptly.
Trump’s campaign welcomes a “fair hearing” at the Supreme Court, characterizing the challenges as part of a left-wing effort to impede his lawful reelection.
The petitioners challenging Trump’s eligibility express gratitude for the court’s decision and anticipate a resolution before Colorado’s primary on March 5.
The Colorado decision, currently on hold, is central to the case, with the state’s top election official certifying the 2024 presidential primary ballots with Trump’s name.
Trump’s appeal to the US Supreme Court argues against the Colorado Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment, asserting that his actions on January 6, 2021, did not constitute insurrection.
The court has set an expedited schedule for the case, with Trump filing his opening brief by January 18, and the challengers responding by January 31.
Justice Clarence Thomas, facing pressure to recuse himself due to his wife’s involvement in the “Stop the Steal” rally, has not done so yet.
Trump expresses hope for fairness from the three justices he appointed to the Supreme Court.
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