The challenge that was brought against Donald Trump’s candidacy on the grounds that he was involved in the events that occurred on January 6, 2021 was dismissed by the Massachusetts State Ballot Law Commission.
Monday was the day when the panel decided to dismiss the case on procedural grounds, noting that the commission did not have the authority to deal with the current situation. Despite the fact that the panel avoided the difficult question of whether or not he was responsible for the devastating attack on the United States Capitol, the former president emerges victorious from the decision.
As a result of the “insurrectionist ban” that is detailed in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, the capacity of Donald Trump to run for president is being investigated in a number of states, including Massachusetts. Despite the fact that he has been removed from the ballot in both Colorado and Maine, the decisions regarding those states are still on hold until the United States Supreme Court considers Trump’s appeal in the Colorado jurisdiction.
“We are challenging the constitutionality of Mr. Trump’s candidacy for this office and placement on the ballot in Massachusetts,” said Shannon Liss-Riordan, an attorney for the challengers. “We are in effect challenging the constitutionality of both.” “The commission’s responsibility is to consider objections regarding the legality of candidate placement on the ballot.”
The attorneys who are representing Trump made a vehement request to the tribunal that they dismiss the objection. Previously, his legal team has been successful in convincing justices in Michigan, Minnesota, and other important states to dismiss comparable claims on procedural grounds. These challenges were raised in the past.
Marc Salinas, an attorney for Donald Trump, asserts that the commission is not required to comply with any statutes or case law that stipulates that qualification is a prerequisite for appearing on the ballot.
It is the governor of Massachusetts who is responsible for appointing members to the Massachusetts commission, which is a nonpartisan group consisting of independent members. Republicans were responsible for the appointment of the chairman, while Democrats were responsible for the appointment of the other two members.
Appeals can be filed in the courts of Massachusetts against decisions that have been issued by the commission.