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October 31, 2023

Colorado Court Hears Arguments in Lawsuit Seeking to Bar Trump from 2024 Ballot
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In Denver, Colorado, opening arguments got underway Monday in a case
brought by voters seeking to ban Donald Trump from appearing on the 2024
presidential ballot. Lawyer Eric Olson argued Trump should be removed
under the "insurrection" provision of the 14th Amendment adopted after
the Civil War.

Eric Olson: "Our Constitution prevents people who betrayed their solemn
oath, as Trump did here, from serving in office again. Colorado law
gives these voters the rights to make sure their votes will count by
coming to this court and ensuring that only eligible candidates appear
on our ballots."

A similar lawsuit is being heard by Minnesota's Supreme Court this week.


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