Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Colorado's Removal of Trump from 2024 Ballot
The US Supreme Court heard challenges to Colorado's decision to remove Donald Trump from its 2024 presidential primary ballot. Colorado cited the 14th Amendment, saying Trump's actions during the January 6th Capitol riot amounted to insurrection. Most of the tough questioning was directed at the lawyer defending Colorado's decision. Justices questioned the unilateral power of a single state to bar a candidate and disenfranchise voters. Trump's team argued the 14th Amendment did not apply to elected presidents.
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00:02 The US Supreme Court heard challenges to Colorado's decision to remove Donald Trump
00:06 from the 2024 presidential primary ballot. Colorado cited the 14th Amendment saying
00:12 Trump's actions during the January 6th Capitol riot amounted to insurrection.
00:17 Most of the tough questions, however, were directed at the lawyer defending
00:20 Colorado's decision. Justices questioned the unilateral power of a single state to bar a
00:26 candidate and disenfranchised voters. Trump's team argued that the 14th Amendment did not apply to
00:31 elected presidents. A decision is expected soon due to the March 5th primary deadline.
00:37 Experts say that the court appeared unlikely to fully uphold Colorado's rule.
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