Trump is appealing the decision to bar him from the Maine primary ballot. His lawyers argue that the secretary of state was biased and failed to provide due process. Maine became the second state to exclude Trump due to the 14th Amendment. Similar challenges are happening in other states, with legal maneuvering becoming urgent. The court must rule on Trump's appeal by Jan. 17. The decision has led to mixed reactions, and the secretary of state has faced threats and harassment. Trump's lawyers argue that disqualifying a candidate under the 14th Amendment is a political question for the Electoral College and Congress. (499 characters)