According to a report from The Daily Caller, the Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear Donald Trump’s appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to kick him off the state’s ballot.
From The Daily Caller:
Colorado Supreme Court ruled Dec. 19 that Trump is ineligible to be on the state’s primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court set oral arguments to consider Trump’s appeal for Feb. 8, 2024.
Trump appealed the ruling to the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The Colorado Republican Party previously filed a separate appeal Dec. 27.
“The question of eligibility to serve as President of the United States is properly reserved for Congress, not the state courts, to consider and decide,” Trump’s petition stated. “By considering the question of President Trump’s eligibility and barring him from the ballot, the Colorado Supreme Court arrogated Congress’ authority.”
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment prevents individuals who took an oath to the Constitution and then engaged in insurrection from holding office.
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court agreed to take up Trump's appeal of the Colorado Supreme Court's decision finding him ineligible to appear on the state's ballot. Oral arguments are scheduled for Feb. 8. @DailyCaller pic.twitter.com/xPUvqLryNA
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