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Supreme Court Unanimously Rules States Cannot Disqualify Trump from Ballot

The decision overturns a Colorado Supreme Court ruling and sparks debate over the enforcement of the 14th Amendment.

  • The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that states cannot disqualify Donald Trump from the ballot for his role in the January 6, 2021 insurrection, overturning a Colorado Supreme Court decision.
  • The justices were divided on who can enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, with a majority arguing it is exclusively Congress's power.
  • Critics argue the decision undermines the 14th Amendment and creates inconsistencies in the Court's jurisprudence.
  • The ruling leaves open the possibility for Congress to clarify enforcement of the 14th Amendment through legislation.
  • Despite the unanimous decision, the ruling has sparked debate over the Court's reasoning and its implications for future elections.
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