A court has banned Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot for the Republican presidential election in Illinois due to his role in the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol. However, the entry into force of the decision was postponed due to an expected appeal by the former US president. This was reported by Reuters.
Cook County Circuit Judge Tracy Porter sided with Illinois voters who argued that the former president should be removed from the ballot in the March 19 primary and November 5 general elections for violating the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution's prohibition of insurrection.
The final decision is likely to be made by the US Supreme Court, which is considering Trump's appeal of his exclusion from the Colorado ballot.
Judges in Washington have expressed doubts about the decision, expressing concern about the possible national consequences.
