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.
New York Judge Expands Gag Order In Trump’s Civil Business Fraud Trial
Threatening “serious sanctions” for any violations, Judge Arthur Engoron expanded on a prior gag order that prohibited parties in the trial from speaking publicly about court staffers.
Trump Asks Appeals Court to Lift Gag Order Imposed in 2020 Election Interference Case
Trump’s lawyers say they will seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court if the appeals court denies his request, arguing that the gag order violates Trump’s First Amendment rights.
Court Fights to Prevent Trump From Running Again for the White House Turn to Minnesota
The Colorado and Minnesota cases are furthest along, putting one or both on an expected path to the U.S. Supreme Court, which has never decided the issue.
Gag Order in Trump’s Federal 2020 Election Interference Case Is Back in Place
Trump’s lawyers are vowing to fight the order, setting up a legal battle over what restrictions can be placed on the speech of a defendant running for America’s highest public office.
Lawyers Argue Constitution’s ‘Insurrection’ Clause Blocks Trump From the 2024 Ballot
Whether the judges keep Trump on the ballot or boot him, their rulings are likely to be swiftly appealed, eventually to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Judge in Trump’s NY Civil Fraud Case Stands By $10,000 Fine Despite Fresh Objections
The former president's attorneys argued the fine was unfair and unconstitutional, but Judge Arthur Engoron stood by his decision that Trump's remarks violated the narrow gag order.