A Cook County judge has ordered the Illinois Board of Elections to remove former President Donald Trump from the Illinois primary ballot. However, the ruling has been put on hold pending a likely appeal. Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie R. Porter issued the ruling, but stayed it in anticipation of an appeal to the Illinois Appellate or Supreme Court.
The primary is scheduled for March 19, and Illinois is among several states considering disqualifying former President Trump due to his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and the question of whether it constitutes an insurrection. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on the matter soon.
This decision comes at a time of heightened political tension and scrutiny, as the country grapples with the aftermath of the Capitol attack. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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Article by Adam Harrington, CBS News Chicago web producer.
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