Constitutional Scholar Analyzes Trump's Exclusion from Colorado Primary Ballot
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Colorado's highest court has ruled in a 4-3 decision that former President Donald Trump should be barred from the presidential primary ballot in the state due to his involvement in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The court cited the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding office again. This decision sets a precedent for other states to potentially follow suit, although the issue may ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court. The ruling raises questions about the potential political implications and the interpretation of the term "insurrection."
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