In a highly anticipated public meeting, the Illinois State Board of Elections convened today to deliberate on whether former President Donald Trump should be allowed to appear on the state's primary ballot or if he should be disqualified under the 14th Amendment's insurrectionist ban. This question has emerged as a prominent issue across numerous states as the primary season gains momentum. Many believe that the U.S. Supreme Court should ultimately decide this matter, and the court has plans to hear arguments on this very topic.
During the meeting, the board reviewed the recommendations put forth by a retired judge who presided over a hearing last week pertaining to Trump's disqualification. The judge's recommendations came as a surprise to many. Having concluded that Trump did engage in the insurrection, the judge nevertheless recommended that he should remain on the ballot.
