Supreme Court Decides to Retain Trump on Colorado Ballot

TL/DR –

The Supreme Court has ruled to keep Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot for the 2024 election. The ruling centered on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and determined that only Congress, not states, can enforce this provision. Although the judgment was unanimous, some justices disagreed with the extent of the ruling, arguing it went beyond the necessities of the case and effectively limited potential challenges to federal office holders under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

The Decision & Impact on the 2024 Election

A recent Supreme Court ruling conveys that Congress, not states, can enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, reversing a prior court’s verdict and protecting Donald Trump’s presence on the Colorado ballot.

Unanimous Judgment, Different Reasoning

Despite unanimous agreement on the decision, the reasoning differed among justices. The three liberal justices, alongside Justice Amy Coney Barrett, believed the court overstepped in its ruling. They argued the focus should have been solely on whether Colorado had authority to remove Trump from the ballot, instead of redefining Section 3 of the 14th Amendment— the insurrection clause.

What the Supreme Court Didn’t Decide

The Supreme Court refrained from determining if Trump was an insurrectionist, whether Section 3 applies to the presidency, or if Jan. 6 qualifies as an insurrection. This ruling is distinct from Trump’s immunity case, which is set to be decided on during the week of April 22nd.

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