US Presidential Election 2024: Supreme Court Restores Donald Trump’s Colorado Ballot Eligibility

The US Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, has ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump, allowing him to stay on the primary ballot in Colorado.

This decision rejects the state’s attempt to disqualify Trump and could potentially establish national guidelines. The ruling, with three liberal and six conservative justices in agreement, marks a significant victory for Trump, the leading candidate in the Republican presidential race. The Supreme Court’s decision emphasizes that states do not have the authority to remove a candidate from the ballot based on their involvement in events like the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.

The Colorado Supreme Court’s assumption that states can disqualify a presidential candidate under the 14th Amendment was deemed incorrect by the US Supreme Court. The 14th Amendment prohibits individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding public office.