Videos tagged with Section 3

This video discusses Congressman Jamie Raskin's statements regarding the potential disqualification of Donald Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Raskin suggests that if the Supreme Court does not rule on disqualification, Congress might need to act on January 6, 2025, potentially leading to civil war conditions. The video also touches on voter rights and the historical context of the 14th Amendment.

This video analyzes the Supreme Court oral arguments regarding the 14th Amendment's Insurrection Clause and its application to Donald Trump's ballot access. The speaker, Mark Smith, a Constitution attorney and member of the US Supreme Court bar, argues that states lack the authority to remove a presidential candidate from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. He highlights concerns raised by justices about inconsistent state standards, the need for Congressional action, and the potential for a self-executing clause to destabilize the federal government.