For sure they presented and debated evidence about whether Trump actually participated in an insurrection, and to what extent. But this court wasn’t deciding whether Trump is guilty of a crime. It was deciding if the state can limit Trump’s ability to appear on the ballot. A criminal conviction would require a trial and a focused scope. This is not the due process for that conviction.
Hmm interesting, I guess I figured it was some kind of all in one case that was trying to handle culpability + legal repercussions. Doesn’t seem possible to bar someone from being on the ballot if they haven’t also legally judged on culpability, but I guess thats why this is going to the SCOTUS
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For sure they presented and debated evidence about whether Trump actually participated in an insurrection, and to what extent. But this court wasn’t deciding whether Trump is guilty of a crime. It was deciding if the state can limit Trump’s ability to appear on the ballot. A criminal conviction would require a trial and a focused scope. This is not the due process for that conviction.
Hmm interesting, I guess I figured it was some kind of all in one case that was trying to handle culpability + legal repercussions. Doesn’t seem possible to bar someone from being on the ballot if they haven’t also legally judged on culpability, but I guess thats why this is going to the SCOTUS