In a stunning turn of events, attorneys representing the former president have filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to bar him from the state's 2024 primary ballot. The appeal, filed late today, aims to overturn the ruling that prevented voters from casting their ballots for the prominent candidate, marking what the president's lawyers claim to be an unprecedented encroachment on the democratic process.
The crux of the appeal lies in refuting the Colorado Supreme Court's characterization of the former president as an insurrectionist. The legal team vehemently argues that the events of January 6th, often referred to as an insurrection, should not be labeled as such, with the former president himself not engaging in any acts of insurrection. Furthermore, they contend that the determination of presidential eligibility should be the prerogative of Congress, not state courts.
