Trump, whose front-running Republican candidacy could be threatened, appealed the Maine decision by Democrat Shenna Bellows, who became the first secretary of state in history to bar someone from running for the presidency under the rarely used Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. That provision prohibits those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office.
The former president is expected to soon appeal a similar ban by the Colorado Supreme Court. That appeal would go to the U.S. Supreme Court, while Bellows’ action is being appealed to a Maine Superior Court.
Trump’s appeal on Tuesday asks that Bellows be required to place him on the March 5 primary ballot. The appeal argues that she abused her discretion and relied on “untrustworthy evidence.”
Like her eyes and ears. /s
Her interview on npr was very informative on the process and her involvement.
She didn’t submit the challenge. She didn’t pick the evidence. She was required by law to hold a hearing and render a decision. Then she immediately put the decision on hold for judicial review.
Can you link it? I’d like to listen.
https://www.npr.org/2024/01/02/1222389987/donald-trump-maine-election-ballot-2024-supreme-court