Trump ‘Engaged in Insurrection’ but Shouldn’t Be Banned From Illinois Ballots: Former Judge

The judge claimed there was enough evidence to prove President Trump ‘engaged in insurrection’ during the Jan. 6 breach.
Trump ‘Engaged in Insurrection’ but Shouldn’t Be Banned From Illinois Ballots: Former Judge
Former President Donald Trump sits in New York State Supreme Court during the civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization, in New York City on Jan. 11, 2024. Peter Foley/AFP via Getty Images
Naveen Athrappully
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Former President Donald Trump should not be barred from appearing on Illinois ballots, as the issue of his potential disqualification from the 2024 elections is a matter for the courts, not something that an election board can decide, an ex-judge said on Sunday.

On Friday, retired state judge and Republican, Clark Erikson, presided over a petition hearing that sought to prevent President Trump from appearing on Illinois’ primary ballots. The petition, filed with the Illinois Board of Elections, argued that the former president “cannot satisfy the eligibility requirements” for becoming POTUS, as he allegedly violated Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.