Trump’s Ballot Battle: Appeals Filed to Secure Spot in Illinois Primary

The legal saga surrounding former President Trump's eligibility for the Illinois state primary ballot continues as he files an appeal after a Cook County judge initially removed him from contention. The appeal has temporarily halted the enforcement of the judge's decision, leaving Trump on the ballot until the Appellate Court of Illinois issues a final ruling. The contentious issue revolves around Trump's alleged role in the 2021 Capitol attack, triggering the application of the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban."

Former President Trump's presence on the Illinois state primary ballot faced a setback when a Cook County. . .