Posted by David Gabriel.
The article discusses the growing number of lawsuits aiming to disqualify Donald Trump from running for the presidency again in 2024 due to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. These cases primarily revolve around Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which bars individuals who engaged in insurrection from holding public office. The legal battles pose several untested questions, such as whether courts can enforce disqualification, whether this measure applies to a president’s conduct, and whether the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack constitutes an “insurrection” and if Trump was involved in it.
Lawyers and judges involved in these cases anticipate that the US Supreme Court may ultimately need to resolve this issue. With state election officials finalizing ballots in early 2024, the Supreme Court might be forced to address this matter quickly. The cases have raised concerns about potential chaos, with some states allowing Trump on their ballots and others excluding him. The outcome of these legal battles remains uncertain, but they highlight the complexities of various election laws and court procedures in different states.
As of now, more cases are being filed across the country, and some have already been dismissed due to procedural defects. Trump and his campaign have had to prepare for these legal challenges well in advance of the upcoming elections, as the lawsuits continue to unfold in multiple states.
David is a sports management major at the Stillman School of Business, Class of 2026.
Article Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-05/trump-2024-election-ballot-challenges-could-go-to-supreme-court Links to an external site.