An old US Civil War Constitution amendment section dealt with lawmakers that where seen as against the ‘union’ losingb their ability to run for Congress again…
Could this apply against present-day lawmakers that could be charged with ‘insurrection or rebellion ‘?
Would the Select House Copmmitte go theur with a suggestion for charges to the Attorney General?
Would AG Garkand take that action?
Would a Republicvan majority coming out of the midterms make this whole thing moot?
WHAT DOES THE 14TH AMENDMENT SAY?
There are five sections to the amendment. The best-known declares that no state can “deprive any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
Section 3 of the amendment also declares that no one can serve in Congress “who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress … to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same.” This section was designed to keep representatives who had fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War from returning to Congress. The amendment, however, allows Congress to pass laws that can remove such restrictions.
HOW COULD IT APPLY TO LAWMAKERS TODAY?
Voters from congressional districts where Cawthorn and Greene are seeking reelection this fall allege in legal filings that evidence shows they helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection that attempted to thwart the certification of President Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. The voters want state officials to investigate Greene and Cawthorn and disqualify them from appearing on ballots this year, based on the amendment’s language….
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If you think this dog fells this just is NOT gonna happen?
Your RIGHT….