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In the court filing, Castro argues Trump violated the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which bars anyone who engaged in or provided aid or comfort to an insurrection from holding office.

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[-] treefrog@lemm.ee 63 points 1 year ago

Didn't MTG also provide aid and comfort? Would love to see more lawsuits like this for other traitors.

[-] Nougat@kbin.social 32 points 1 year ago

Lots of people run afoul of 14A S3, and I would expect that once any of these challenges on its basis succeeds, the moves will begin swiftly to address Trump and others in many states.

[-] Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago

Lots of people run afoul of 14A S3,

Yeah, it's a habit I'm trying to break. People keep telling me that I have to watch out for 14A S3, but I just can't help occasionally committing a little light treason. 14AS3 is a constant topic around our dinner table, discussed only less than the merits of 26 U.S. Code § 36B of the US tax code.

[-] ericisshort@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Bravo. Your sarcasm’s so dry that I need a glass of water.

[-] loobkoob@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

What's a little treason among friends, eh?

[-] Nougat@kbin.social 21 points 1 year ago
[-] Treczoks@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago

I really love them kicking each others in the balls. I need more popcorn, STAT!

[-] zebs@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Is there any possibility that this lawsuit is an attempt to get a favourable (to the republican party) ruling (that Trump can stand) by presenting a poor case and therefore blocking a properly prepared and presented case on the basis that it has already been ruled on?

[-] PeleSpirit@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

I see what you're saying but he's only running in the swing states so it messes with Trump's chances. He's definitely an anti-trumper, imo.

[-] Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

They're not smart enough to do that.

My guess is that they'll try to get it tossed on the grounds that he's also running for President and this is a conflict of interest.

I think a lawsuit like this would have a much better chance of success if it were being filed by a secretary of state, an AG, or some other offical that doesn't have direct skin in the game.

[-] Dkarma@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Doesn't that show he's actively being damaged by Trump's running tho and this has standing? The recourse he's asking for is directly in line with that reasoning.

[-] Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I didn't say it would make sense. I'm just saying that's what they're probably going to go with.

[-] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago

Three GOP is a joke

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