NE Missouri News

Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has joined House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in filing an amicus brief in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. The brief, which has been signed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), 134 other House Republicans, and 41 other Senate Republicans, urges the Supreme Court to reject Colorado's attempt to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot.

Graves criticized the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove Trump from the ballot, stating that it is "based on politics, not the law." He believes that it is a "power grab" by the court and emphasizes that someone should not be thrown off the ballot simply because they are disliked. Graves argues that this ruling sets a dangerous precedent and that American citizens should have the right to choose their next President, not unelected judges.

In the case Trump v. Anderson, the U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering whether Trump should remain on the ballot in Colorado. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that he should be removed, despite being the frontrunner for the Republican Party's Presidential candidate. Leader Scalise, Sen. Cruz, and their colleagues assert in their brief that the Colorado Supreme Court's opinion undermines the prerogatives of members of Congress. They argue that the court disregarded textual and structural limitations that are in place to ensure that Congress controls the enforcement and removal of a president from office. They also express concerns about the court's interpretation of the term "engage in insurrection," which they believe can be easily abused to target political opponents.

Graves and his fellow legislators urge the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse the Colorado Supreme Court's decision. The amicus brief can be viewed in its entirety [here](link).

This case has significant implications for the electoral process and the power balance between the judiciary and Congress. The Supreme Court's decision will determine whether Trump can continue his campaign for the presidency in Colorado and could potentially impact future elections. It remains to be seen how the Court will rule on this matter.