'That’s what we call democracy': Internet rejoices as SCOTUS allows Trump to remain on Colorado ballot

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: The US Supreme Court unanimously ruled that former president Donald Trump should appear on the ballot in Colorado on Monday, March 4, 2024, reported CNN.

The decision comes as a massive win for Trump and settles the longstanding debate of whether he violated the “insurrectionist clause” included in the 14th Amendment.

However, it will not have any impact on his four ongoing criminal cases, including the one dealing with federal election subversion.

Reacting to the ruling, Trump posted on Truth Social, "BIG WIN FOR AMERICA!!!"

In December 2023, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump was disqualified from holding the presidency under the insurrection clause, and ordered his name be taken off the upcoming Republican primary ballot.

In a statement issued on Monday, Colorado's Secretary of State Jena Griswold said, "The United States Supreme Court has ruled that states do not have the authority to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment for federal candidates. In accordance with this decision, Donald Trump is an eligible candidate in Colorado’s 2024 Presidential Primary."

Justices were divided over the sweep of the order

When it came to the effect of the ruling, the justices were divided 5-4, with the majority stating that no state could dump a federal candidate off any ballot, without Congress first passing legislation.

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, and Brett Kavanaugh noted, "We conclude that States may disqualify persons holding or attempting to hold state office. But States have no power under the Constitution to enforce Section 3 with respect to federal offices, especially the Presidency."

“Nothing in the Constitution delegates to the States any power to enforce Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates,” they added.

On the other hand, Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson stated that the majority, “shuts the door on other potential means of federal enforcement," adding, "We cannot join an opinion that decides momentous and difficult issues unnecessarily.”

In a corring opinion, Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote that the case “does not require us to address the complicated question whether federal legislation is the exclusive vehicle through which Section 3 can be enforced.”

Internet reacts to US Supreme Court's decision on Trump appearing on Colorado ballot

Social media users lauded the top court ruling to get Trump back on the state ballot.

"Unanimous decisions underscore the strength of our legal system's impartiality," wrote a user.

"The Supreme Court’s decision could not be more clear. Liberal politicians don’t get to take candidates they don’t like off ballots. The choice is for the people. That’s what we call democracy," Senator Josh Hawley said.

"Maybe that will help restore faith in the justice system. lets see," commented another.

"Too bad the decision doesn't come with any punishment for the activist judges," one social media user wrote.

"It’s always been the Supreme Court to hold the political branches and inferior courts in check. That’s kinda the point of separation of powers and the judiciary structure with one Supreme Court. We should celebrate when our system of government works as intended," stated one user.

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