A Supreme Court notice has heightened anticipation regarding the potential ruling on Donald Trump‘s ballot eligibility case, which could significantly impact the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race.
Trump, the leading contender for the GOP nomination, faces legal challenges seeking to remove him from primary ballots in multiple states under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
The notice, posted on the Supreme Court website, indicates that there will be rulings announced on Monday, although the justices will not be in the courtroom for the announcement.
This unusual procedure has led many to speculate that the court may rule on Trump’s case, especially given that Colorado’s primary is scheduled for Tuesday.
Trump has already been barred from appearing on primary ballots in Maine and Colorado due to the same constitutional provision.
However, his appeal against these decisions now rests with the Supreme Court, which heard arguments on the matter in early February. Legal experts remain uncertain about whether the court will uphold the states’ rulings.
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment prohibits individuals who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion from holding public office. Trump’s candidacy has faced scrutiny due to his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Despite maintaining his innocence, Trump’s legal challenges argue that the lawsuits against him constitute election interference.
The potential ruling comes on the eve of Super Tuesday, the busiest day in the primary season, where numerous states will hold races to determine the Republican presidential nominee.
While Trump leads in polls and previous primaries, his main competitor, Nikki Haley, vows to continue her campaign despite not winning any previous contests.
This development follows a recent Illinois court ruling barring Trump from the state’s primary ballot, citing the same “insurrection clause” of the 14th Amendment. Trump’s campaign has criticized such decisions, attributing them to partisan motives aimed at influencing elections.
