Supreme Court to rule if Trump can run for president – By BBC News Staff (BBC News) / Jan 6, 2024
The US Supreme Court says it will hear a historic case to determine whether Donald Trump can run for president.
The justices agreed to take up Mr Trump’s appeal against a decision by Colorado to remove him from the 2024 ballot in that state.
The case will be heard in February and the ruling will apply nationwide.
Lawsuits in a number of states are seeking to disqualify Mr Trump, arguing that he engaged in insurrection during the US Capitol riot three years ago.
The legal challenges hinge on whether a Civil War-era constitutional amendment renders Mr Trump ineligible to stand as a candidate.
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