Update, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve says he doesn't have the authority to block Trump from the ballot but anyone may petition for it and that if it goes to the State Supreme Court he'd abide with the ruling: Minnesota Public Radio.
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Wednesday's suit against Trump was filed, with CREW's attorneys, by six Republican and unaffiliated Colorado voters, including former state, federal and local officials. CREW President Noah Bookbinder said that the organization is bringing the lawsuit because “it is necessary to defend our republic both today and in the future.” [ABC News]New Mexico was one of seven states where fake electors were recruited to steal the 2020 presidential election for Trump.
Suits to block Trump from the Republican primary ballot have also been filed in Florida, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire but many more are expected including in New Mexico.
Do you guys know anyone with the legal standing who could sue South Dakota’s secretary of state to keep Trump off the ballot under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment?
The 14th Amendment disqualifies Donald Trump from office.
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) September 6, 2023
How?
It's simple: Section 3 of the 14th Amendment makes clear that anyone who swore an oath to the Constitution and then engaged in or incited insurrection is clearly disqualified from office.
That means Trump. pic.twitter.com/onyCgALU66
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