Duval Times

Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Ted Cruz in filing a Supreme Court amicus brief in support of former President Donald Trump's appeal of Colorado ballot disqualification. The case, Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al., centers around whether Trump should remain on the ballot in the State of Colorado, despite a ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove him. The senators argue that the Colorado Supreme Court's decision undermines the prerogatives of members of Congress. They believe that the court went beyond its constitutional boundaries and adopted an expansive view of "engage in insurrection," which could lead to the abuse of power against political opponents.

In a statement, Senator Cruz said, "The radical left consistently does what they claim their opponents are doing. While President Biden and his allies claim they are defending democracy, their supporters are working to undermine democracy by banning Biden's likely general election opponent from appearing on the ballot." He expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will see through this and emphasized the importance of the separation of powers and the ability of the American people to choose their next president.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who led the amicus effort in the U.S. House of Representatives, echoed Senator Cruz's sentiments. He criticized President Biden and his allies for undermining the democratic process by attempting to remove President Trump from the ballot. Scalise argued that the Colorado Supreme Court has no authority to make such a decision and highlighted the potential for abuse in the future. He urged the Supreme Court to carefully consider their arguments and reverse what he called a "disastrous decision."

The amicus brief was also supported by 135 other Members of Congress, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senators Marsha Blackburn, John Cornyn, Lindsey Graham, and Marco Rubio, among others. The legislators are united in their belief that the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the will of the American people.

American First Legal Vice President and General Counsel Gene Hamilton emphasized the importance of the case, stating, "The Colorado Supreme Court's decision threatens the very legal fabric that binds our constitutional republic together, and it cannot stand." He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to submit the brief on behalf of the 179 members of Congress who are supporting President Trump's case.

The amicus brief can be accessed in full here.

In summary, Senator Rick Scott has joined Senator Ted Cruz in leading a bicameral Supreme Court amicus brief in support of former President Donald Trump's appeal of Colorado ballot disqualification. The senators argue that the Colorado Supreme Court's decision undermines the prerogatives of members of Congress and sets a dangerous precedent. They are urging the Supreme Court to reverse the decision and uphold the democratic process.