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Supreme Court Justices Lean in Trump’s Favor in Ballot Case

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Supreme Court Justices Lean in Trump’s Favor in Ballot Case
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago on February 08, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Trump spoke as the United States Supreme Court hears oral arguments over Trump’s ballot eligibility under the 14th Amendment. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images

When the Colorado Supreme Court found former President Donald Trump ineligible for the state primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, the ruling had a large ripple effect even as the court stayed its own removal order in the event of an appeal.

Maine soon disqualified President Trump as well, and voters in other states put forth efforts to remove President Joe Biden under similar reasoning.