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The ruling found election board’s previous decision was ‘clearly erroneous.’

Judge Tracie Porter’s decision comes amid national debate over whether Trump is disqualified from the presidency because of his actions related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and whether that attack amounted to an insurrection.

A JUDGE has ruled that Donald Trump should be booted from the primary ballot in Illinois as the Supreme Court has yet to decide whether states can sto

A Cook County judge made the move and then placed it on hold until Friday, expecting Trump to appeal

“The decision recognizes the importance of rule of law and upholding the mandate of the U.S. Constitution,” said an attorney for the objectors.

The judge stayed her own ruling in anticipation of an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, which is expected to decide the matter for the entire country.

An Illinois judge has ruled that former US President Donald Trump cannot appear on the state’s Republican primary ballots.   The Cook County judge, however, ordered local election officials to strike his name from the running but put her order on hold until Friday in anticipation of a likely appeal.  

Ruling on hold pending appeal

Judge Disqualifies Trump From Illinois Ballot, Citing Jan 6 Role.

The decision is paused if Trump appeals or if the Supreme Court issues a ruling in a similar Colorado case.