In a surprise move, an Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s so-called “insurrectionist ban.”
The decision is paused, giving Trump a short period of time to appeal.
Wednesday’s unexpected decision comes as a similar anti-Trump challenge from Colorado is pending before the US Supreme Court, which is widely expected to reject arguments that Trump is barred from office.
Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter heavily relied on the prior finding by the Colorado Supreme Court, calling Colorado’s “rationale compelling.”
Civil disobedience is making a comeback, thanks in no small part to this illegitimate supreme court.
They don’t have any power, anyways. States do not have to obey supreme court rulings.
You are right, of course. It may come to simply ignoring this court. But we are in for a bumpy ride when that happens.