Colorado Case Using ‘Insurrection’ Argument to Bar Trump From the Ballot Goes to the Judge
Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court dodged the question of whether the provision applies to Trump, who is so far dominating the Republican presidential primary.
New York Judge Lifts Gag Order Barring Donald Trump From Maligning Court Staff
In his decision, Judge David Friedman of the state’s intermediate appeals court cited constitutional concerns about restricting Trump’s free speech.
Michigan Judge Says Trump Can Stay On Ballot, Rejecting Insurrection Clause Challenge
It marks the second time in a week that a state court declined to remove Trump from a primary ballot under the insurrection provision of the 14th Amendment.
Pennsylvania Township’s Ban of ‘Thin Blue Line’ Flag Is Unconstitutional, Court Rules
Prohibiting the use of the thin blue line flag restricts the free speech of public employees under the First Amendment, U.S. District Judge Karen Marston decided.
Can Michigan Activists Keep Trump Off the Ballot? A Judge Is Hearing Arguments
Activists are suing Michigan's secretary of state to force her to keep Trump’s name off ballots and to assess Trump’s constitutional qualifications to serve a second term.
Minnesota Supreme Court Dismisses ‘Insurrection Clause’ Challenge Against Trump
The state's high court declined to become the first in history to use Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to prevent someone from running for the presidency.
House Votes to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib Over Her Israel-Hamas Rhetoric
The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House.
ACLU Sues South Dakota Over Law Restricting Content on Vanity Plates
Under state law, the government has the authority to “refuse to issue any letter combination which carries connotations offensive to good taste and decency.”