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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Law

Opinion | What the Supreme Court Should Not Do in Trump's Disqualification Case

The Supreme Court is taking up the question of whether Donald Trump should be disqualified from Colorado's primary ballot.
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment gives Congress the power to grant a waiver for disqualification from office. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
World news

Opinion | Can America Rediscover the Spirit of 1872 in 2023?

The Amnesty Act of 1872 removed the rebellion and insurrection disqualifications for most rebels after the 14th Amendment was ratified.
Even individuals excluded from amnesty could have their disqualification removed by Congress. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Law

Opinion | What the Supreme Court Should Not Do in Trump's Disqualification Case

The Supreme Court is taking up the question of whether Donald Trump should be disqualified from Colorado's primary ballot.
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment gives Congress the power to grant a waiver for disqualification from office. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
World news

Opinion | Can America Rediscover the Spirit of 1872 in 2023?

The Amnesty Act of 1872 removed the rebellion and insurrection disqualifications for most rebels after the 14th Amendment was ratified.
Even individuals excluded from amnesty could have their disqualification removed by Congress. [ more ]
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The Atlantic
5 months ago
US politics

Suddenly, Trump Is Interested in Democracy

Maine has disqualified Trump from the ballot, and other states may do the same.
Trump's actions in trying to overturn the 2020 election were criminal and anti-constitutional. [ more ]
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