This case raises the question whether the States, in addition to Congress, may also enforce Section 3. We conclude that States may disqualify persons holding or attempting to hold state office. But States have no power under the Constitution to enforce Section 3 with respect to federal offices, especially the Presidency.
For the reasons given, responsibility for enforcing Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates rests with Congress and not the States. The judgment of the Colorado Supreme Court therefore cannot stand.
SCOTUS denies Colorado’s state court to decide whether or not a person seeking to hold a federal office can be blocked. It must be decided by Congress alone.
And, of course, they’ll keep Trump on the ballot. Even if it’s deemed he committed insurrection.
November is looking gloomier by the minute. :(
I wonder if this decision will convince Nikki Haley to drop out or if she’s determined to stay in it until the RNC?