Waiting on Supreme Court, States Go It Alone in Trump Ballot Cases


States are dealing with Trump ballot cases as Supreme Court delays decision. After oral arguments, uncertainty persists. In Illinois, a judge disqualified Trump from the primary ballot, causing confusion among voters. Without federal guidance, states face patchwork of rules and deadlines. The 14th Amendment's insurrection clause is at the center of the challenges. Different states have taken varied approaches in considering the merits of the challenges. Trump's appeal in Illinois and other states is pending, leaving the ballot status uncertain. Some voters support the disqualification, while others see it as unfair discrimination. The Supreme Court's final decision is needed as primary elections approach.



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