DENVER, Colorado – The stage is set for a high-stakes battle at the Supreme Court as Donald Trump seeks to overturn a ruling disqualifying him from returning to the White House. Representing the former president is Jonathan Mitchell, a prominent Texas lawyer with extensive experience at the highest court in the land. On the other side, Colorado voters have enlisted the services of Jason Murray, an attorney deeply familiar with the case’s historical record.
Murray’s Denver-based law firm, which opened just six months ago, filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Colorado voters. Prior to joining the firm, Murray had 11 years of experience as a trial lawyer and previously served as a law clerk to both Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Neil M. Gorsuch.
Mitchell, who previously clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia, will be standing before the Supreme Court for the sixth time as he represents Trump. Mitchell is perhaps best known for his involvement in crafting a controversial Texas law that empowers private citizens to enforce abortion restrictions.
The case has attracted attention beyond the two main attorneys, with Colorado Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson also participating in the oral argument. Despite objections from the Colorado voters’ lawyers, the Supreme Court granted the state additional time to present its arguments.
Stevenson, a graduate of Duke University’s law school and former law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, will be arguing before the Supreme Court for the first time. Her involvement is considered crucial due to the implications the case has on Colorado’s election laws.
As the battle for Trump’s eligibility unfolds, the Supreme Court will weigh the arguments presented by both sides. Undoubtedly, the outcome of this case will have far-reaching consequences, impacting not only Donald Trump’s political future but also the interpretation and enforcement of election laws throughout the country.