

# Trump Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court Over Colorado Ballot Disqualification

Former President **Donald Trump** has appealed to the **U.S. Supreme Court** to overturn a ruling by the **Colorado Supreme Court** that disqualified him from appearing on the state's primary ballot for the 2024 presidential election (1,2,3,4). The Colorado court's decision was based on Trump's alleged involvement in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results (1,3).

> "We urge a clear, summary rejection of the Colorado Supreme Court's wrongful ruling and the execution of a free and fair election this November," said Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung (5).

The **National Republican Senatorial Committee**, chaired by Sen. Steve Daines, has backed Trump's appeal, arguing that the Colorado court overstepped its authority (1). However, Trump's campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, has accused the Colorado Supreme Court and the plaintiffs of attempting to disenfranchise American voters (2).

> "This is an unAmerican, unconstitutional act of election interference," Cheung stated (2).

The legal issue revolves around **Section 3 of the 14th Amendment**, which disqualifies individuals who engaged in insurrection from holding office (3). Trump's legal team argues that this provision does not apply to him because he took a different oath of office as president and because he believes the events on January 6, 2021, were not an insurrection (3).

Justice Carlos Samour, a Democrat-appointed justice on the Colorado court, dissented from the decision, arguing that due process should be followed before disqualifying a candidate from holding public office (1).

The **Colorado Republican Party** and the group **Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington** have also appealed the state court's opinion to the U.S. Supreme Court (5). The Colorado justices have stayed their ruling pending U.S. Supreme Court review, meaning Trump will appear on the state's primary ballot unless the top court declines to take up the case or agrees with the Colorado decision (5).

If the Supreme Court upholds Colorado's ruling, it could set a precedent for other states to remove Trump from their ballots (2). Trump has also been removed from the ballot in Maine, but he has appealed that decision to a state court (2).

> "The 2024 election is going to be hard enough as it is... It's critical for the court to resolve this as soon as it possibly can," said Guy-Uriel Charles, a Harvard law professor (5).

The U.S. Supreme Court, with three justices nominated by Trump, is expected to play a significant role in the election, including decisions on Trump's ballot eligibility and claims of presidential immunity (5). The outcome of this appeal could have far-reaching implications for the 2024 presidential election and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment in future cases.

<h1>Trump Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court Over Colorado Ballot Disqualification</h1>
Former President Donald Trump has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court that disqualified him from appearing on the state's primary ballot for the 2024 presidential election (1,2,3,4). The Colorado court's decision was based on Trump's alleged involvement in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results (1,3).
<blockquote>
"We urge a clear, summary rejection of the Colorado Supreme Court's wrongful ruling and the execution of a free and fair election this November," said Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung (5).
</blockquote>
The National Republican Senatorial Committee, chaired by Sen. Steve Daines, has backed Trump's appeal, arguing that the Colorado court overstepped its authority (1). However, Trump's campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, has accused the Colorado Supreme Court and the plaintiffs of attempting to disenfranchise American voters (2).
<blockquote>
"This is an unAmerican, unconstitutional act of election interference," Cheung stated (2).
</blockquote>
The legal issue revolves around Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies individuals who engaged in insurrection from holding office (3). Trump's legal team argues that this provision does not apply to him because he took a different oath of office as president and because he believes the events on January 6, 2021, were not an insurrection (3).
Justice Carlos Samour, a Democrat-appointed justice on the Colorado court, dissented from the decision, arguing that due process should be followed before disqualifying a candidate from holding public office (1).
The Colorado Republican Party and the group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington have also appealed the state court's opinion to the U.S. Supreme Court (5). The Colorado justices have stayed their ruling pending U.S. Supreme Court review, meaning Trump will appear on the state's primary ballot unless the top court declines to take up the case or agrees with the Colorado decision (5).
If the Supreme Court upholds Colorado's ruling, it could set a precedent for other states to remove Trump from their ballots (2). Trump has also been removed from the ballot in Maine, but he has appealed that decision to a state court (2).
<blockquote>
"The 2024 election is going to be hard enough as it is... It's critical for the court to resolve this as soon as it possibly can," said Guy-Uriel Charles, a Harvard law professor (5).
</blockquote>
The U.S. Supreme Court, with three justices nominated by Trump, is expected to play a significant role in the election, including decisions on Trump's ballot eligibility and claims of presidential immunity (5). The outcome of this appeal could have far-reaching implications for the 2024 presidential election and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment in future cases.

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