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Ruling by Arizona Judge a Blow to Democrat Efforts to Disqualify House Republicans for ‘Insurrection’

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:05 am
by claireokc
An Arizona judge’s ruling against efforts to keep two Republican congressmen and a state representative off the November ballot due to their alleged Jan. 6, 2021, “insurrection” roles at the U.S. Capitol likely foreshadows the outcome of similar efforts in other states, according to the attorney who argued the case. Superior Court Judge Christopher Coury ruled against motions brought by plaintiffs seeking the removal of Arizona U.S. Representatives Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs and state representative Mark Finchem, saying the 14th Amendment’s Disqualification Clause requires congressional action to remove an elected official, not a suit brought by private citizens in a state court. ...

Source: https://www.theepochtimes.com/arizona-d ... 26154.html