In a surprise move, an Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s so-called “insurrectionist ban.”

The decision is paused, giving Trump a short period of time to appeal.

Wednesday’s unexpected decision comes as a similar anti-Trump challenge from Colorado is pending before the US Supreme Court, which is widely expected to reject arguments that Trump is barred from office.

Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter heavily relied on the prior finding by the Colorado Supreme Court, calling Colorado’s “rationale compelling.”

  • maness300@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Why don’t you just make your own thread to talk about your specific case instead of trying to hijack my comments?

    You clearly can’t understand the words being put in front of you, so why would I continue this discussion?

    Goodbye.

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      4 months ago

      I don’t think your insults are called for and I don’t think it would be hard to answer my question if it is such a simple matter.