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The Colorado Supreme Court, in a historic 4-3 decision, has declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House, citing the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause. The ruling marks the first-ever use of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to disqualify a presidential candidate.
The court overturned a district judge's decision, asserting that Trump's role in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack constituted insurrection. Trump's legal team vows an immediate appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The decision raises questions about its potential impact on Trump's candidacy and the broader legal battles using Section 3 nationwide, as liberal groups seek to prevent Trump from appearing on 2024 ballots.
The court stayed its decision until Jan. 4, awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling. Regardless of Colorado's electoral impact, the ruling sets a precedent with significant implications for the ongoing debate over the insurrection clause and candidates' eligibility
