I asked Bard a few questions regarding the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify Donald Trump from that states’ ballot. One on how many states empower its Secretary of State to decide on a candidate's eligibility. It turns out to be only three; Colorado, Maine and New Mexico. It's likely that the Supreme Court of the United States will narrowly rule that only these three can approve or deny Donald Trump because they have in state law the statute allowing it and thereby upholding State’s Rights. Another issue is standing. I’m not a lawyer but if a state has no law requiring an official to make a determination of eligibility then it's difficult to see how SCOTUS could compel these other states to disqualify Donald Trump from the ballot.
On the other hand:
Trump Denied Immunity in DC Election Case by Appeals Court
By Chris Strohm and Erik Larson Feb 6, 2024 at 10:03 AM EST
In a strongly-worded 57-page opinion, the panel said Trump’s alleged effort to illegally remain in power, if proven, would represent an “unprecedented assault on the structure of our government” that cannot be immunized.
“We cannot accept former President Trump’s claim that a president has unbounded authority to commit crimes that would neutralize the most fundamental check on executive power — the recognition and implementation of election results,” the panel wrote. “Nor can we sanction his apparent contention that the executive has carte blanche to violate the rights of individual citizens to vote and to have their votes count.”
