The sec of state already have that power. Cal declared Eldridge cleaver not qualified after asking for his birth certificate and seeing he wasn’t old enough.
The sec of state are charged with qualifying candidates to be on the ballot. That gives them the authority and responsibility to ask for evidence and verification.
The sec of state are charged with qualifying candidates to be on the ballot. That gives them the authority and responsibility to ask for evidence and verification.
Thanks for making my point. As I stated earlier, the political question doctrine prohibits the SCOTUS from reviewing policy decisions as to what constitutes proof of eligibility (as opposed to eligibility, itself). If you don't like the policy, then either (a) amend the Constitution to define what constitutes a politicsl/policy question; or (b) amend state or federal law with respect to the standard and/or procedure for challenging eligibility.
The sec of state are charged with qualifying candidates to be on the ballot. That gives them the authority and responsibility to ask for evidence and verification.
Thanks for making my point. As I stated earlier, the political question doctrine prohibits the SCOTUS from reviewing policy decisions as to what constitutes proof of eligibility (as opposed to eligibility, itself). If you don't like the policy, then either (a) amend the Constitution to define what constitutes a politicsl/policy question; or (b) amend state or federal law with respect to the standard and/or procedure for challenging eligibility.