"Illinois Judge Disqualifies Trump from Primary Ballot Over Capitol Riot, Trump to Appeal Ruling"

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"Illinois Judge Disqualifies Trump from Primary Ballot Over Capitol Riot, Trump to Appeal Ruling"
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A judge in Illinois has disqualified former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's Republican presidential primary ballot due to his role in the US Capitol attack. The judge's ruling is based on the anti-insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. Trump's campaign plans to appeal the decision, and similar challenges in other states are also pending. The US Supreme Court is expected to ultimately decide on Trump's ballot eligibility.

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