1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to take decisive action in enforcing the disqualification of Donald Trump from holding future public office under Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. As you know, this section clearly states that individuals who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States shall be disqualified from holding any public office. The Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Anderson did not definitively settle the matter of Trump's eligibility for future office due to his alleged involvement in the January 6th insurrection. While the court allowed him to appear on state ballots for federal elections, it failed to address the core issue of whether or not he remains constitutionally disqualified from holding public office under Section Three. The article by Baude and Paulsen (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4952397) clearly demonstrate that Trump continues to be ineligible for future office. The authors highlight that the Supreme Court did not find any fault with the lower court's determination that Trump was responsible for inciting an insurrection or rebellion against the United States government. They also argue that Congress does not have sole authority over enforcing Section Three, leaving other avenues open for challenging his eligibility. Furthermore, the Fourteenth Amendment has a long history of being applied to disqualify individuals deemed unfit for public office, as seen in cases involving those found guilty of treason or high crimes against the state. It's crucial that we uphold this precedent and send a strong message that engaging in insurrection is not an acceptable path to political power. Allowing Trump to retain his eligibility for future office would set a dangerous precedent, potentially emboldening others who may seek to undermine democratic principles and overthrow election results through violence or other illegal means. This could lead to further instability and unrest within our country, making it imperative that we take decisive action to hold those accountable who have engaged in such behavior. In conclusion, I urge you to consider the evidence presented and support efforts to enforce Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment against Donald Trump. Take a proactive role in upholding this crucial provision of our Constitution and ensure that individuals who have participated in insurrection are held accountable for their actions. This is not only about protecting our democracy but also safeguarding the future of our nation by preventing further attempts at undermining its foundations. https://dl-rapidbot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/attachments/1/9b70/55d1/9b7055d1-b2c4-403d-a979-5d2d9dea0d89.php