mappingsupport, 4 months ago to random

The Colorado State Supreme Court ruled that Trump is not eligible to be on the ballot. Trump appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court and that court will hear oral argument February 8.

The parties that filed the lawsuit seeking to have Trump declared ineligible have now filed their brief with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Open brief (pdf):
https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-719/298854/20240126115645084_23-719%20Anderson%20Respondents%20Merits%20Brief.pdf

I just read it and while I am not an attorney this sure seems like strong and well-presented work. Hard to see how the U.S. Supreme Court can wiggle out of this and let Trump be on the ballot.
#14thAmendmentSec3 #14thAmendmentLawsuit #AndersonVGriswold

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marcelias, 5 months ago to random

NEW: On this week's Defending Democracy we discuss the legal efforts to keep Trump off the ballot using section 3 of the 14th Amendment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaxPQIlhehs&t

mappingsupport, 9 months ago to random

This lawsuit could bar Trump from ever holding elected office.

The Constitution’s #14thAmendmentSec3 bars anyone who gave “aid or comfort” to people participating in the January 6th insurrection.

Florida Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the lawsuit for lack of standing.

The plaintiff, @realJohnACastro, has asked the supreme court to reverse that decision so the case can be decided on the merits.

Amended complaint:
https://mappingsupport.com/political/castro_v_trump_amended_complaint.pdf

Petition to supreme court:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-117/274783/20230808142352813_20230808-142037-95760458-00000596.pdf