Supreme Court Agrees to Take Up Trump Colorado Ballot Case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be disqualified from appearing on Colorado’s primary ballot over allegations that he fomented an insurrection in order to negate the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The outcome of the case is sure to be a landmark, and will likely have profound repercussions for the contest getting underway in less than a week in Iowa.
In a brief order, the justices don’t comment on their decision, but put the case on a fast track with oral arguments set for Thursday, Feb. 8.
Petitioner’s brief on the merits, and any amicus curiae briefs in support or in support of neither party, are to be filed on or before Thursday, Jan. 18.
Respondents’ briefs on the merits, and any amicus curiae briefs in support are to be filed on or before Wednesday, Jan. 31.
The reply brief, if any, is to be filed on or before 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5.
On a related note, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold on Friday certified the statewide Republican and Democratic ballots for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election.
“Colorado’s 2024 Presidential primary ballot is certified. The United States Supreme Court has accepted the case, and Donald Trump will appear on the ballot as a result, she said.”
Colorado’s Presidential Primary Election takes place on Tuesday, March 5.
The case is Trump, Donald J. v. Anderson, Norma, et al. No. 23-719.
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