They are doing whatever it takes.
The Colorado Republican Party has taken a significant step by appealing to the Supreme Court to reverse a state court decision. This ruling stated that former President Donald Trump was ineligible to run for president in Colorado due to his involvement in the events leading up to the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
This move follows Trump’s own legal team announcing its intention to file an appeal. Until the resolution of this case, Trump remains on the ballot for the state’s Republican primary, as directed by the Colorado Supreme Court.
The state Supreme Court’s decision was a precedent-setting one, citing the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which prohibits individuals who have “engaged in insurrection” from holding office. This raises complex legal questions about the application of this language specifically to the presidency.
The lawyers representing the Colorado Republican Party emphasized the urgency of the situation in their court filing, highlighting the potential irreparable impact on the election process if the ruling stands.
There’s a possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court may expedite the case and make a determination within its current term, which concludes in June.
Lawyers Jay Sekulow and Jordan Sekulow, associated with the American Center for Law and Justice, described the dispute as a significant case of election interference, asserting its potential threat to the fundamental right to vote for millions of Americans. Initially brought forward by six Colorado voters through Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, the lawsuit has gained attention and advocacy from both sides of the political spectrum.
The voters involved in the case did not oppose the Supreme Court’s involvement but urged swift action, seeking a ruling by early February to align with the state’s GOP presidential primary scheduled for March 5.
While other courts have previously rejected similar challenges to Trump’s eligibility, the U.S. Supreme Court, holding a conservative majority, including three justices appointed by Trump, is poised to have a crucial role in the 2024 presidential election. Despite its earlier refusal to address Trump’s potential immunity from prosecution related to the January 6 events, the matter is likely to reappear before the Court in the coming weeks.
