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The US Supreme Court has announced that it will hear a landmark case to determine whether Donald Trump is eligible to run for president in 2024.
The decision to hear Trump’s appeal follows a move by Colorado to remove him from the 2024 ballot in that state, a decision he is challenging.
The case is scheduled to be heard in February, and the court’s ruling will have nationwide implications.
Legal battles across several states seek to disqualify Trump, arguing that he engaged in insurrection during the Capitol riot three years ago.
The lawsuits revolve around whether a Civil War-era constitutional amendment renders Trump ineligible for candidacy.
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear Trump’s appeal comes after attorneys general from 27 states filed a brief urging the court to reject Colorado’s ruling, arguing that it would create widespread chaos.
The 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, which bans anyone engaged in insurrection from holding federal office, is at the center of these legal challenges.
Trump’s lawyers argue that the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision would disenfranchise millions of voters unconstitutionally.
This case marks the first time in US history that the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate from the ballot.
Trump, the current Republican front-runner, faces legal challenges in various states, including Maine, where electoral officials removed him from the ballot.
The Supreme Court’s involvement has drawn comparisons to the 2000 presidential election, highlighting the urgency given the approaching state primary elections.
The court is expected to issue a ruling ahead of the Super Tuesday primary election in March.
Critics argue that Trump should be disqualified not only for his actions during the Capitol riot but also for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Republican-aligned states.
