In an unprecedented and ongoing battle against former President Donald Trump, over 30 states are attempting to keep him off the ballot for future elections. At the forefront sits Massachusetts, with a strong intent to prevent a potential Trump reelection bid.
The main tool these states are reaching for is the 14th Amendment, Section 3, ratified in 1868 after the Civil War. Its original application was designed to penalize Confederate leaders, being used against two known Confederate state officials. In modern times, the use of this amendment targets Trump, a controversial strategy that many legal experts predict will fail.
