During an appearance on CNN's "Newsroom," Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) characterized the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to overturn a Colorado Supreme Court ruling disqualifying former President Donald Trump from the ballot as SCOTUS punting.
Rep. Raskin mentioned that the court did not completely disagree with it. They mentioned that they are not the ones to solve the problem. It will not be resolved through judicial means as per Section Three of the 14th Amendment; instead, Congress is responsible for its enforcement. I disagree with that interpretation because the other parts of the 14th Amendment are self-executing. Individuals have the option to bring a case to court alleging a violation of equal protection, even in the absence of a specific federal statute authorizing such action. However, the Supreme Court deferred the decision and stated that it is Congress' responsibility to take action.
Rep. Raskin also explained that he is collaborating with several Democrat colleagues, such as Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Eric Swalwell, to reintroduce legislation aimed at establishing a process to disqualify individuals who have engaged in insurrection under section three of the 14th Amendment. He also noted that the House of Representatives had already impeached Donald Trump for his role in inciting the insurrection. The House has made a decision on that matter, and the Senate also had a vote of 57 to 43. Is speaker Mike Johnson willing to allow us to bring this to the floor of the House?
Raskin stated that the Supreme Court avoided addressing the literal interpretation of Section Three of the 14th Amendment and the original intent behind it, which aimed to prevent disloyal and untrustworthy individuals from holding federal office.
Rep. Raskin mentioned that the court did not completely disagree with it. They mentioned that they are not the ones to solve the problem. It will not be resolved through judicial means as per Section Three of the 14th Amendment; instead, Congress is responsible for its enforcement. I disagree with that interpretation because the other parts of the 14th Amendment are self-executing. Individuals have the option to bring a case to court alleging a violation of equal protection, even in the absence of a specific federal statute authorizing such action. However, the Supreme Court deferred the decision and stated that it is Congress' responsibility to take action.
Rep. Raskin also explained that he is collaborating with several Democrat colleagues, such as Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Eric Swalwell, to reintroduce legislation aimed at establishing a process to disqualify individuals who have engaged in insurrection under section three of the 14th Amendment. He also noted that the House of Representatives had already impeached Donald Trump for his role in inciting the insurrection. The House has made a decision on that matter, and the Senate also had a vote of 57 to 43. Is speaker Mike Johnson willing to allow us to bring this to the floor of the House?
Raskin stated that the Supreme Court avoided addressing the literal interpretation of Section Three of the 14th Amendment and the original intent behind it, which aimed to prevent disloyal and untrustworthy individuals from holding federal office.
