Supreme Court to Decide on Trump's Eligibility for Presidency

Lawyers urge court to uphold Colorado decision barring Trump from ballot due to role in January 6 insurrection

Lawyers are urging the Supreme Court to declare former President Donald Trump ineligible for presidency due to his role in the January 6 insurrection.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on February 8 on Trump’s disqualification from the Colorado ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Republicans have responded with threats of retributive action, suggesting they could disqualify Democrats from ballots in the same way.
Lawyers argue that Trump intentionally organized and incited a violent mob to attack the U.S. Capitol in an effort to prevent the counting of electoral votes cast against him.
The case presents the high court with its first look at a provision of the 14th Amendment barring some people who 'engaged in insurrection' from holding public office.