RE: Go ahead, Donald. File suit. Whatâs stopping you?
The SCOTUS will only take cases from those who have STANDING.
From the definition of STANDING:
Standing, sometimes referred to as standing to sue, is the name of the federal law doctrine that focuses on whether a prospective plaintiff can show that some personal legal interest has been invaded by the defendant. It is not enough that a person is merely interested as a member of the general public in the resolution of the dispute. The person must have a personal stake in the outcome of the controversy.
I think Trump would qualify.
I don’t.
There is no actual law that says an ineligible person can’t run in a primary, or be nominated or run in the general for president.
“No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President;”
It only seems to say that after a person is elected and attempts to take office is when a foul could be called.
Least that’s how I read it. It doesn’t say anything about elections or nominations or primaries.
The RNC should file suit. neither of Rubies parents were citizens at %me of birth. Many are first generation citizens, Santorum, Jindall, and even Trump.
RNC is most damaged. They must certify candidates eligible.
We should all put pressure on them.
There is at least one case, "Prag", who is an opponent on the ballot, where plaintiff has standing in the traditional sense.