Trump’s team vowed to appeal the decision. If it’s in front of the U.S. Supreme Court by Jan. 5, Trump’s name will stay on the ballot. Legal experts say the question is likely to keep coming up.
"Jan. 6 insurrection"
Murkowski says evidence shows Trump ‘played a key role’ in Jan. 6 riot
Murkowski was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the House indicted him the second time.
‘Fueled by lies,’ Trump charged with seeking to overturn 2020 election
The former president faces four charges in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia stemming from his actions following the November 2020 election.
Citing moose fears, Alaskan sentenced in Jan. 6 riot tells judge he needs a gun
Prosecutors countered that Mileur lives in a suburban neighborhood, and moose rarely need to be shot in self-defense.
Murkowski: ‘Never, ever, ever’ should we see another Jan. 6
Tucked into the last bill Congress passed for the year — the bill to fund government — was an unrelated provision aimed at saving democracy.
Oath Keepers seek to overthrow government, judge says, but First Amendment protects Eastman
The Wasilla Republican had been accused of violating the Alaska Constitution’s disloyalty clause with his Oath Keepers membership.
Rep. Eastman isn’t just an Oath Keeper but also supported their cause on Jan. 6, opposing attorney argues
Eastman easily won reelection last month, but the certification of his election is on hold while the case is pending.
At legislative eligibility trial, Eastman confirms membership in anti-government militia
The Oath Keepers have been linked to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Wasilla Rep. Eastman’s trial delves into Oath Keeper ideology
The case that has implications not just for Eastman and his constituents but also the limits of the First Amendment right to associate with anti-government groups.
Eastman trial to advance, focus on whether Oath Keepers advocate concrete overthrow of government
A trial on whether Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman is eligible for state office is set to begin on Monday.