"Supreme Court Faces Pressure to Rule on Trump's 2024 Ballot Eligibility Amid Constitutional Debate"

TL;DR
Maine Governor Janet Mills has stated that the question of former President Donald Trump's eligibility for the state's primary ballot, following a ban by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows due to alleged insurrection involvement, should be settled by the courts. Trump has appealed the decision, which is currently under a tight review schedule with a deadline of January 17 set by the Maine Superior Court. The case could potentially escalate to the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Bellows has faced threats and a swatting incident, and a Republican lawmaker has introduced a resolution to impeach her over the decision. The primary election in Maine is scheduled for March 5.
- Gov. Mills wants courts to settle question of Trump's primary ballot eligibility in Maine WGME
- 'His case looks terrible': Trump reportedly worried about SCOTUS ballot ruling MSNBC
- Trump’s appeals on ballot access raise existential constitutional arguments CNN
- Could the Supreme Court actually disqualify Trump? - The Washington Post The Washington Post
- Ban Trump from 2024 ballot for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection USA TODAY
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