Alabama political leaders praised the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday following the justice's remarks. decided unanimously He opposed Colorado's efforts to exclude former President Trump from the 2024 primary ballot.
Colorado argued in court that President Trump's actions on January 6, 2020 constituted an “insurrection” and therefore disqualified him from running for office.
“We conclude that a state may disqualify a person holding or seeking to hold state office. However, each state has a constitutional right to Article 3 with respect to federal office, particularly the presidential office. “There is no authority to compel this,” the court said in a 9-0 decision.
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said this is “a huge victory for the Constitution.”
Today's unanimous decision by the Supreme Court is a major victory for the Constitution and the integrity of our elections.
In America, the people have the power at the voting booth. This pillar ensures that our country remains a constitutional republic and not a banana republic.
— Katie Britt (@KatieBrittforAL) March 4, 2024
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) condemned those who tried to block President Trump's candidacy.
9-0. Communists will need to find other ways to “defend democracy.” #Maga https://t.co/rLYFZtsgre
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) March 4, 2024
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall also joined in an amicus brief asking the court to reverse the ruling, saying, “The work that my colleagues and I have done to ensure that elections are decided by voters, not politicians and lawyers.'' I'm proud of that.''
— Attorney General Steve Marshall (@AGSteveMarshall) March 4, 2024
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, who also participated in the court brief in the case, argued that the court was following the rule of law as set out in the U.S. Constitution.
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that is fully consistent with the U.S. Constitution. Ten of my fellow secretaries of state joined me in filing briefs with the court, reiterating the fact that the Constitution provides no recourse for any secretary of state. pic.twitter.com/q5n3cDgLjs
— Wes Allen (@WesAllenAlabama) March 4, 2024
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) called the ruling “a huge victory for the American people.”
A huge victory was won for the American people this morning.
I support President Trump! https://t.co/X5bJ8RLGPJ
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) March 4, 2024
Yaffee is a contributor to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. WVNN. You can follow him on Twitter @Yaffee
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