In a historic decision, the US Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Colorado cannot disqualify former President Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause, preserving his ability to pursue a second presidential term.

The court’s ruling effectively ends the attempts to bar Trump’s return to the White House, handing him a significant legal victory just ahead of Super Tuesday.

“Because the Constitution makes Congress, rather than the States, responsible for enforcing Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates, we reverse,” the court’s unsigned opinion declared, emphasizing Congress’s exclusive authority in enforcing the provision.

The case stemmed from challenges to Trump’s ballot eligibility across multiple states following the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.

Advocates contended that Trump’s actions warranted disqualification under the 14th Amendment, yet the Supreme Court sided with Trump, asserting Congress’s paramount role in such matters.

“The judgment of the Colorado Supreme Court… cannot stand,” the court affirmed, stressing unanimity among all nine justices.

This ruling, delivered with remarkable speed, brings closure to a contentious legal battle on the eve of crucial primaries.

However, it also sparks debate, with some justices cautioning against overreach.

“The Court has settled a politically charged issue in the volatile season of a Presidential election. Particularly in this circumstance, writings on the Court should turn the national temperature down, not up,” Justice Amy Coney Barrett remarked.

The decision not only upholds Trump’s ballot eligibility but also sets a precedent regarding the delineation of state and federal authority.

By rejecting the notion of state-level disqualification for federal offices, the court reaffirms the constitutional balance envisaged by the 14th Amendment.

“The responsibility for enforcing Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates rests with Congress and not the States,” the court asserted, emphasizing the primacy of federal authority, especially concerning the presidency.

Trump celebrated the decision as a “BIG WIN FOR AMERICA!!!” Yet, not all stakeholders share his sentiment.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington expressed disappointment, seeing the ruling as a missed opportunity to hold Trump accountable for his role in the Capitol attack.

“While we hoped for a different outcome, we respect the Court’s decision and will continue our efforts to hold public officials accountable,” said Noah Bookbinder, President of CREW.

This ruling is just one facet of Trump’s legal battles, with other cases pending, including claims of presidential immunity and criminal charges related to the 2020 election.