Trump Claims First Amendment Shields Him from 'Insurrection' Cases Blocking 2024 Ballot Access

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argue that attempts to bar him from the 2024 ballot under the "insurrection" clause of the Constitution should be dismissed as a violation of his freedom of speech. They claim that Trump's actions leading up to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol were protected speech and that the clause does not apply to him because he only "instigated" actions, rather than directly engaging in insurrection or rebellion. The challenge will be considered in open court in Colorado, and regardless of the ruling, it is expected to reach the U.S. Supreme Court.