Supreme Court's Ruling Weakens 14th Amendment's Section 3 The Supreme Court's recent ruling effectively nullifies Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, allowing individuals with a history of insurrection to hold federal office unless Congress enforces the section through legislation. The decision, which reversed the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling against Donald Trump's candidacy, sets a broad precedent by asserting that Section 3 is not self-executing and requires congressional action to be effective. This ruling diverges from the traditional interpretation of constitutional provisions and raises concerns about the enforcement of the Constitution.