Colorado court hears arguments to keep ‘insurrectionist’ Trump off 2024 ballot

First of two cases that argue Trump should be removed under civil war-era insurrection' provision of 14th amendment

A multi-pronged effort to keep Donald Trump off the 2024 presidential ballot as an insurrectionist resumes in earnest, beginning with a court case in Colorado on Monday, the first of two states that will hear legal arguments this week.

Those seeking to have the former president ruled ineligible are relying on a civil war-era provision of the 14th amendment to the US constitution that states no person can hold public office if they have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof".

Associated Press contributed reporting