Attorney General Miyares Joins Brief Asking SCOTUS to Reverse Colorado Supreme Court Ballot Disqualification of Trump
Jan 19, 2024
RICHMOND, VA – Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a decision from Colorado that kept former President Donald Trump off the ballot for that state’s Presidential Primary Elections.
The coalition of 25 states argues that Congress must decide whether to disqualify a person from office ineligible under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment.
"In declaring that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for President in the coming election," the coalition wrote, "the Colorado Supreme Court has effectively reordered the roles of all the relevant players in presidential elections."
"It’s up to the American people to decide who the next President of the United States is," said Attorney General Miyares. "Removing your political opponent from the ballot isn’t democracy, and it isn’t acceptable."
The coalition also argues: "The Colorado court’s decision strikes a serious blow to the Constitution’s structural separation of powers."
The amicus brief, joined by Attorney General Miyares, highlights the importance of allowing the American people to have a say in choosing their leaders through free and fair elections. It emphasizes the need for Congress to determine the eligibility of candidates for office, rather than leaving it to the courts.
The coalition of 25 states represents a significant portion of the country, all united in their belief that the decision by the Colorado Supreme Court sets a dangerous precedent that undermines the democratic process.
Attorney General Miyares' decision to join the amicus brief reflects his commitment to upholding the principles of democracy and ensuring that the American people have a voice in selecting their leaders.
As the brief states, "Removing a candidate from the ballot based on judicial interpretation of eligibility criteria infringes upon the right of the American people to choose their political representatives."
The case now rests in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, which will decide whether to reverse the Colorado Supreme Court's decision and allow former President Donald Trump to appear on the ballot for the Presidential Primary Elections in Colorado.
The outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications for future elections and the balance of power between the judiciary and Congress in determining the eligibility of candidates.
Attorney General Miyares' decision to join the amicus brief sends a strong message that the rights of the American people to choose their leaders should not be undermined by judicial overreach.
The coalition of 25 states stands united in their belief that the decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Colorado is a threat to the democratic process and the principles upon which our nation was founded.
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in this case will not only determine whether former President Donald Trump can appear on the ballot in Colorado but will also shape the future of elections and the separation of powers in our country.
The amicus brief, joined by Attorney General Miyares, serves as a reminder that the power to determine the eligibility of candidates for office lies with Congress and the American people, not with the courts.
In the words of Attorney General Miyares, "Removing your political opponent from the ballot isn’t democracy, and it isn’t acceptable."
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in this case will have a lasting impact on our democracy and the fundamental principles that guide our nation.