Civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill submitted a compelling amicus brief to the Supreme Court in Trump v. Anderson, emphasizing the relevance of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment in the context of President Trump’s potential re-election.
She highlighted the amendment’s aim to safeguard the rights it guarantees from resistance and abuse, particularly concerning the full citizenship of Black people.
Ifill argued that the events surrounding the 2020 election and the Capitol assault align with the historical concerns addressed by the 14th Amendment.
She urged the Supreme Court to consider this crucial context, emphasizing the importance of understanding the historical backdrop when interpreting constitutional amendments.
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