Trump v. Anderson (2024)

Trump v. Anderson was a SCOTUS in the Classroom case. It was decided on March 4, 2024.

This expedited case decided whether the Colorado Supreme Court erred when it excluded former President Trump’s name from the Republican primary ballot based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which bars officials who engage in insurrection from holding office in the future.

Each term Street Law selects the most classroom-relevant, student-friendly cases as our SCOTUS in the Classroom cases. Teachers are encouraged to conduct moot courts the same week the case is argued, giving students the opportunity to follow discussion and analysis in the news and listen to or read a transcript of the actual oral arguments.

Case Issue:

Did the Colorado Supreme Court err in ordering the exclusion of former President Donald J. Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot?

Case Briefs:

• Brief of Petitioner: Donald J. Trump
• Brief of Respondents: Norma Anderson, et. al.

Oral Argument:

• Link to audio recording and transcript of the oral argument from the Supreme Court

Decision:

• Link to the opinion of the Court

News Articles and Resources:

• SCOTUSblog: “Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump plea to remain on Colorado ballot” (January 5, 2024)
• The Hill: “Trump’s ballot removal cases hinge on these key questions” (January 29, 2024)
• National Constitution Center: “Should President Trump Be Allowed on the 2024 Ballot? Podcast” (January 11, 2024)
• National Constitution Center: “The last insurrection case considered by Congress” (January 26, 2024)
• Vox: “The Supreme Court arguments for (and against) removing Trump from the ballot” (January 5, 2024)