The Supreme Court Will Determine Trump's Future

The Supreme Court Will Determine Trump's Future

On Feb. 8, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that will likely determine if Donald Trump is eligible for office following the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify him from the state’s ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Marc and Paige break down the central questions in this case and give an update on some of Trump's legal troubles.

For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com.

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Resources:

-How the 14th Amendment Could Disqualify Trump and His Allies


-Trump and Section 3 of the 14th Amendment


-Case: Colorado Trump 14th Amendment Ballot Disqualification Challenge


-US Supreme Court To Decide If Trump Can Appear On Colorado Primary Ballot


-Maine Keeps Trump on the Primary Ballot Until Decision From U.S. Supreme Court


-179 Congressional Republicans File Brief Supporting Trump in Colorado Case Before SCOTUS


-House Democrats Urge Clarence Thomas to Recuse From Trump’s Colorado Case

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