Colorado’s Historic Ruling: Trump Ineligible for Office Based on 14th Amendment’s ‘Insurrectionist Ban’
Colorado’s Historic Ruling: Trump Ineligible for Office Based on 14th Amendment’s ‘Insurrectionist Ban’ In an unprecedented move, the Colorado Supreme Court made a historic ruling on Tuesday, declaring former President Donald Trump constitutionally ineligible to run in the 2024 elections. The ruling was based on the 14th Amendment’s ban on insurrectionists holding public office. The Groundbreaking Decision The Colorado Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, disqualified Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot. This decision is the first of its kind, marking a significant moment in American political history. The 14th Amendment’s ‘Insurrectionist Ban’ The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868 following the Civil War, includes a clause known as the ‘insurrectionist ban’. This clause disqualifies individuals from running for office if they have engaged in ‘insurrection or rebellion’ against the U.S. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that this ban applies to Trump’s co...