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Dec 2023
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Why a Colorado Court Just Knocked Trump ...

The New York Times
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The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald J. Trump is barred from holding office under the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies those who engage in insurrection, and directed Mr. Trump’s name to be excluded from the state’s 2024 Republican primary ballot. Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The New York Times, explains the ruli ... Show More
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