Democrat Activist Sues to Remove GOP Rep Scott Perry from Ballot in First Lawsuit to Bar Republican Lawmaker from Running For Office
A Democrat activist filed a lawsuit to remove outgoing Freedom Caucus Chairman Scott Perry (PA) from the 2024 primary ballot.
Rep. Scott Perry has been a target because of his staunch support for Trump.
The legal theories are based on Section 3 of the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment which states public officials who have “engaged in insurrection or rebellion against” the US may be disqualified from public office.
Similar lawsuits have been filed against Trump to bar him from the 2024 ballot.
Perry has not been charged with engaging in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.
“The lawsuit alleges that Perry’s attempts to keep Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election is a violation of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment,
