Rulings Open New Frontier for Insurrection Claims Against State, Local Officials
The move came on the heels of an expedited high-court ruling that Section 3 can’t be used against federal officials or candidates until Congress writes a law.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by County Commissioner Banned for Jan. 6 Insurrection
The outcome of the case could bolster efforts to hold other state and local elected officials accountable for their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack.
Writer for Conservative Media Outlet Surrenders To Face Capitol Riot Charges
The lawyer said the defense will argue that this is a case of selective prosecution and that the journalist has been charged because he is a conservative writer.
Trump Stays on Illinois’ Ballot as Election Board Declines to Ban Him
The board’s hearing officer found that a “preponderance of the evidence” shows Trump is ineligible to run for president, but left the decision to the courts.
Illinois Election Officials To Weigh Removing Trump From Primary Ballot
The Illinois effort to keep Trump off the March ballot is similar to those filed in several other states, including one in Colorado that is set to appear before the Supreme Court next month.
Massachusetts Voters Become Latest To Try and Keep Trump off Ballot Over Jan. 6 Attack
Officials in Colorado and Maine have already banned Trump’s name from primary election ballots, and the Supreme Court has agreed to take up Trump's appeal.
Trump Appeals Maine Ruling Barring Him From Ballot Under Insurrection Clause
Trump’s lawyers contend that the oath for the top office isn’t to “support” the Constitution but instead to “preserve, protect and defend” it.
Fox News Pushes Back on Reporter’s Claim He Was Fired for Challenging Jan. 6 Coverage
The lawsuit said the reporter was fired as part of a “purge” of employees who refused to only report information that would “appease” Donald Trump and his supporters.