Plaintiffs seeking to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential election in Colorado have filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court. They argue that Trump engaged in insurrection against the United States and should therefore be disqualified from running for office under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The plaintiffs claim that Trump refused to accept the will of the American people and incited a violent mob to attack the Capitol in an effort to prevent the counting of electoral votes against him. The outcome of the case will have implications for whether Trump can appear on ballots in states across the country.
The plaintiffs’ brief focuses on the facts of the case, highlighting evidence that they believe supports their claims against Trump. They argue that Trump deliberately summoned an angry and armed crowd to Washington, D.C., who were ready to fight, and that his speech explicitly and implicitly incited violence. The brief also describes how the January 6 attackers injured law enforcement officers, caused one death, and forced Congress and Vice President Mike Pence to flee. In contrast, Trump’s brief argues that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment does not apply to the presidency and that his actions were not incitement but rather a call for peace, patriotism, and respect for law and order.
The Supreme Court will have to consider several issues in this case, including whether Section 3 of the 14th Amendment applies to the presidency and what constitutes an insurrection under the amendment. The court traditionally does not delve into questions of fact, but it may have to in this case to determine if Trump’s actions meet the definition of insurrection. The history and text of the 14th Amendment will likely play a role in the court’s decision. Regardless of the outcome, the plaintiffs assert that the events of January 6 will forever stain the nation’s history.
In summary, the plaintiffs in Colorado have filed a brief with the Supreme Court seeking to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential election. They argue that Trump engaged in insurrection and should be disqualified under the 14th Amendment. The brief focuses on the facts of the case, highlighting evidence of Trump’s incitement and the violence that occurred on January 6. Trump’s brief argues against the application of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and claims that his actions were not incitement but a call for peace. The Supreme Court will have to consider legal and factual questions in the case, and the outcome will have implications for Trump’s appearance on ballots in other states.
