Colorado and Minnesota Hearings Begin on Suits Aimed at Barring Donald Trump from Running for President Again

This week, two states are beginning hearings on lawsuits that could potentially reach the U.S. Supreme Court, which aim to bar former President Donald Trump from running for the White House again. The suits cite Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, known as the disqualification clause, as the basis for their argument that Trump is ineligible to hold federal office due to his actions surrounding the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol.

The first hearing is taking place in Colorado, and will last for a week. On Thursday, the Minnesota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a similar effort to keep Trump off the ballot in that state.

The lawsuits were brought by voters in Colorado and Minnesota, who argue that Trump’s actions disqualify him from running for office. If the judges decide to keep Trump on the ballot, or remove him, their rulings will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The 14th Amendment’s disqualification clause has been used in the past to bar people from holding office, but this is the first time it has been used to bar a former president from running for office. It is unclear how the Supreme Court will rule on the matter, but the hearings this week will be an important step in determining the outcome.

The hearings this week are a crucial step in the campaign to keep Donald Trump from running for president again. The outcome of the cases could have a significant impact on the future of American politics, and the world will be watching to see how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the matter.