Two doctrines favored by the conservative supermajority — textualism and originalism — could play a crucial role in any decision by the justices on whether to keep Donald Trump on the ballot.
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What Is the 14th Amendment, and How Could It Disqualify Trump in Colorado?
A ruling that Donald Trump is ineligible for the presidency will test a conservative Supreme Court’s methodological values.
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Trump Cases Crashing Into Supreme Court Could Reshape 2024 Election
The ruling that Donald Trump is not eligible for the ballot in Colorado is the latest election-related issue likely to land before the justices. The implications for 2024 could be profound.
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Judge Gives Prosecutors Access to G.O.P. Lawmaker’s Messages in Jan. 6 Case
The roughly 1,700 messages are from the cellphone of Representative Scott Perry, who was involved in discussions with Trump administration officials about overturning the election.