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[–] JillyB@beehaw.org 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] NattyNatty2x4@beehaw.org 1 points 10 months ago

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