The Minnesota Supreme Court deliberated on Thursday whether former President Trump should be barred from the ballot under the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause. The case, initiated by the nonprofit Free Speech For People, questions Trump’s eligibility following the Capitol riot. The court, with a majority of justices appointed by Democrats, is considering several legal issues, including the clause’s applicability to presidents and whether it can be enforced without congressional legislation.
Justice Barry Anderson acknowledged the political question doctrine as a significant challenge for Trump’s side. Chief Justice Natalie Hudson expressed reservations, pondering whether the court should intervene even if it could. Ron Fein, representing the nonprofit, argued for the court’s intervention to protect the Constitution and democracy, citing the 14th Amendment’s intention to bar oath-breaking insurrectionists from office.
Trump’s attorney, Nicholas Nelson, warned of potential chaos if state courts issue conflicting rulings. Reid LeBeau, representing the Republican Party of Minnesota, raised concerns about judicial intervention infringing on the party’s First Amendment rights. The case is one of several nationwide, with a trial already underway in Colorado. Minnesota’s secretary of state has requested a resolution by early January to prepare for the primary. Hudson suggested that the U.S. Supreme Court might ultimately need to resolve the issue.
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