Landmark Ruling: Illinois Judge Bars Trump from 2024 Primary Ballot under 14th Amendment, Supreme Court to Weigh In
Cook County, Illinois – A judge in Cook County, Illinois, has ruled that former President Donald Trump is barred from the 2024 Republican primary ballot due to Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, otherwise known as the “insurrection clause.” The decision overturns a previous determination by the Illinois State Board of Elections. Judge Tracie Porter has issued a stay on her ruling until Friday, in anticipation of an appeal to the Illinois Appellate Court or the Illinois Supreme Court. This ruling marks the latest development in an ongoing debate about Trump’s eligibility under the 14th … Read more