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Martin Pengelly in Washington and Sam Levine in New York

US supreme court to hear appeal of Colorado ruling removing Trump from state ballot

Two rows of people, all dressed in black robes, in front of a red curtain. The front row of five are seated, and the back row of four are standing. Most are smiling.
The US supreme court has stepped into the legal battle over Donald Trump’s eligibility to run for president. Photograph: Olivier Douliery/AFP/Getty Images

The US supreme court will hear Donald Trump’s appeal of the Colorado ruling that he should be removed from the state ballot under the 14th amendment to the US constitution, for inciting an insurrection.

The court issued a brief order on Friday, setting up a dramatic moment in American history.

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