Denver District Judge Sarah B. Wallace denied the motion, citing procedural grounds and acknowledging the significant legal questions raised.
Trump Ballot Suits : Complex Legal Landscape
Judge Wallace highlighted the complexities within the case, including debates over whether the First Amendment supersedes the 14th Amendment. She also noted conflicting bodies of law related to incitement and the level of specificity required.
Judge Wallace stated, “The court is not prepared today to reconcile those two bodies of law.”
Testimonies from Former Trump Officials
Wednesday’s proceedings included testimonies from two former Trump administration officials, Katrina Pierson and Kashyap “Kash” Patel. They addressed claims that Trump failed to act during the January 6 Capitol riot.
Pierson, who served as a national spokesperson for Trump’s 2016 campaign and later as a senior adviser, expressed concerns about individuals with questionable motives speaking at Trump’s January 6 rally.
Kashyap “Kash” Patel, the former chief of staff to acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller, revealed that Trump had authorized the deployment of National Guard troops before the rally but cited bureaucratic hurdles in activating them.
Trump Ballot Suits : Proceedings Continue
The trial is far from over, with further testimonies expected on Thursday, including U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, a five-term Colorado Republican.
