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Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court, urging the reversal of the Colorado Supreme Court's decision that barred President Trump from the presidential ballot. The brief, led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and co-signed by a total of 46 U.S. Senators, argues that the Colorado Supreme Court's opinion undermines the prerogatives of members of Congress.

In the amicus brief, it is stated that the Colorado Supreme Court "raced past numerous textual and structural limitations" and adopted a "malleable and expansive view" of the term "engage in insurrection." According to the brief, this could potentially lead to widespread abuse against the political opponents of those in power in the United States. The signatories of the brief believe that the court's decision goes against the principles of ensuring that Congress controls the enforcement and removal of a president from office.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) led the amicus effort in the U.S. House of Representatives, with the support of Speaker Mike Johnson and 135 other Members of Congress. Their collective aim is to defend President Trump's ballot access and challenge the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling.

The amicus brief has gained significant support from Republican lawmakers who believe that the court's decision sets a dangerous precedent. By joining this brief, Senator Ted Budd and other signatories are making a strong statement in defense of the rights and prerogatives of Congress in determining the eligibility of a presidential candidate.

The full text of the amicus brief can be accessed here, providing a comprehensive argument against the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to bar President Trump from the presidential ballot.

With the support of Senator Budd, Senator Cruz, and numerous other lawmakers, the amicus curiae brief presents a robust defense of President Trump's ballot access. It is now up to the Supreme Court to carefully consider the arguments put forth in the brief and make a final determination in the case of Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al.