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

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argue that attempts to bar him from the 2024 ballot under the "insurrection" clause of the 14th Amendment should be dismissed as a violation of his freedom of speech. Trump's lawyers claim that the clause doesn't apply to him because he only "instigated" actions and did not engage in insurrection or rebellion. They also argue that the challenge should be dismissed because he is not yet a candidate under Colorado election law. The case, filed by a liberal group called Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, is the first of the 14th Amendment challenges to be considered in open court and is likely to reach the U.S. Supreme Court.