The Colorado Supreme Court, composed of seven justices appointed by Democratic governors, made a 4-3 decision to bar former President Donald J. Trump from the state’s primary ballot. Despite the majority being appointed by Democrats, the court is seen as nonpartisan due to the selection process. The decision has received criticism from Trump supporters and is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Colorado Supreme Court, which barred former President Donald J. Trump from the state’s primary ballot, is composed of seven justices appointed by Democratic governors. The 4-3 decision was criticized by Trump supporters, who called it undemocratic. However, the court is notably nonpartisan, with a chief justice who is a Republican and three justices listed as “unaffiliated” with a party. The decision was based on the 14th Amendment, ruling that Mr. Trump had “engaged in insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021. The court has previously removed candidates from the ballot, and its decisions have been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Colorado secretary of state has stated that she will follow the court order in place on Jan. 5, when the state must certify ballots for the primary election. If the case is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, Mr. Trump’s name would remain on the ballot until the Supreme Court decides the case.
The Colorado Supreme Court, which barred former President Donald J. Trump from the state’s primary ballot, is composed of seven justices appointed by Democratic governors. The 4-3 decision was criticized by Trump supporters, who called it undemocratic. However, the court is notably nonpartisan, with a chief justice who is a Republican and three justices listed as “unaffiliated” with a party. The decision was based on the 14th Amendment, ruling that Mr. Trump had “engaged in insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021. The court has previously removed candidates from the ballot, and its decisions have been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Colorado secretary of state has stated that she will follow the court order in place on Jan. 5, when the state must certify ballots for the primary election. If the case is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, Mr. Trump’s name would remain on the ballot until the Supreme Court decides the case.