Another US State Removes Trump From Presidential Primary Ballot

Maine's Democratic Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, removed former US president Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot, citing the Constitution's insurrection clause. This unilateral decision comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to determine whether Trump remains eligible to continue his campaign, news agency Associated Press reported. Bellows' action follows a similar ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court earlier this month, which suspended Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, a decision currently pending review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Section 3 prohibits individuals who "engaged in insurrection" from holding office, AP's report mentioned.

The Trump campaign has expressed its intention to appeal Bellows' decision to Maine's state courts. Bellows, in response, has suspended her ruling until the state courts provide their judgment. Ultimately, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to have the final say on Trump's eligibility in Maine and other states.