By Shivani Chauhan •Group Advocates 14th Amendment to Disqualify Trump from 2024 BallotLiberal advocacy group, Free Speech For People, has initiated legal actions to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the presidential ballot in the upcoming 2024 elections. The group has filed motions in Illinois and Massachusetts, advocating for the application of an often overlooked clause from the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Termed as the 'Disqualification Clause,' this provision could potentially bar Trump and others involved in the infamous January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection from holding public office in the future.Interpreting the 14th AmendmentThe clause under scrutiny states that any person who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or given aid or comfort to its enemies, should be prohibited from holding public office. The group argues that the individuals involved in the Capitol riot fall under this category and hence, are constitutionally disqualified fro...
