Supreme Court allows Trump to vote in Colorado

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Legal Dispute

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Limited Impact

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Supreme Court Division

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Trump expressed joy at the verdict in a social media post, calling it a "huge victory" for the US.

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The ruling sidestepped the controversial issue of whether Trump's actions on January 6 were "insurrection", leaving the question unanswered.

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The majority argued that states do not have the power to disqualify federal candidates from voting without Congress passing legislation.

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Four justices dissented, expressing concern over the potential effects of the majority's decision and the need for further federal enforcement mechanisms.

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Legal Dispute

Limited Impact

Supreme Court Division

Trump expressed joy at the verdict in a social media post, calling it a "huge victory" for the US.

Trump's response

The ruling sidestepped the controversial issue of whether Trump's actions on January 6 were "insurrection", leaving the question unanswered.

Legal Ambiguity

The majority argued that states do not have the power to disqualify federal candidates from voting without Congress passing legislation.

Main Post

Four justices dissented, expressing concern over the potential effects of the majority's decision and the need for further federal enforcement mechanisms.

Dissenting voices