Supreme Court reverses Trump disqualification ruling in Colorado
The Supreme Court of the United States unanimously reversed a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that disqualified former President Donald Trump from the ballot based on Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment. The opinion stated that only Congress, not states, can enforce Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates.
Key Points
- Unanimous decision by the Supreme Court to reverse the disqualification of Trump from the ballot
- Opinion states that only Congress, not states, can enforce Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment against federal officeholders and candidates
Pros
- Clarification on the power of states vs. Congress in enforcing Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment
- Unanimous decision by the Supreme Court
Cons
- Possible disagreement among concurring justices on the scope of the Court's opinion