This Legal Case Set For The End Of The Month Could Keep Donald Trump Off The 2024 Presidential Ballot

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been grappling with a lawsuit in Colorado that could derail his aspirations for the 2024 presidency.

What Happened: The legal challenge seeks to prevent Trump from being on the 2024 ballot in Colorado and is slated for trial on Oct. 30. News of the trial's timelines came after a judge overruled three attempts by Trump's legal team to dismiss the case. 

In September, the ethics watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) initiated the lawsuit, contending that the 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from seeking the presidency due to his alleged role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. 

The amendment contains a provision that bars individuals who have engaged in insurrectionist activities from holding office, Insider reported. 

Addressing the case's complexities, Colorado District Judge Sarah Wallace stated on Friday that a trial would be the most appropriate forum to resolve them. Trump's defense had previously argued that the lawsuit was procedurally flawed. His lawyers also contended that the challenge was an infringement of free speech rights.

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Reacting to the judge's decision, a Trump spokesperson told Insider, "This Denver judge got it wrong. She is the only judge in the country who has allowed these baseless claims to go forward past the motion to dismiss stage."

Historically, the 14th Amendment, ratified after the Civil War, was employed to disqualify Confederate officials from holding office. While it cites explicitly congressional candidates and electors, it doesn't directly mention presidential candidates from serving in office in its provisions regarding insurrection.

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