Trump's Ballot Challenge Hinges on Black Panther Case and 55-Year-Old Ruling

A law professor from the University of Notre Dame has filed a legal brief arguing that past cases of ballot exclusion for presidential candidates, such as the 1968 case of Eldridge Cleaver, could be used to challenge Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 ballot. The professor cites examples where states have excluded candidates who did not meet the qualifications for office. While a recent ruling in Colorado allowed Trump to remain on the ballot despite his involvement in the January 6 insurrection, the professor believes that there is a historical precedent for states to exclude candidates based on eligibility criteria. The outcome of the legal challenge is uncertain, but the professor acknowledges that the odds of Trump being excluded from the ballot are low.