FBI Probes Menacing Threats Against Colorado Supreme Court Justices in Wake of Trump Ballot Ruling

Four judges out of three said that Trump broke Section 3 of the 14th Amendment on January 6, 2021.

FBI looking into threats against Colorado justices after Trump ballot ruling (Photo: NBC News)

More threats and an FBI investigation after a major decision

After the Colorado Supreme Court chose not to let former President Donald Trump run for office in 2024, the FBI is looking into threats against the justices. The 4-3 decision said that Trump broke Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which says that “engaged” insurrectionists can’t hold public office.

Threats and acts of violence from extremists will be properly looked into by the FBI and local cops. The historic Colorado Supreme Court ruling was agreed upon by four judges appointed by Democrats. An independent study group found posts that were “incendiary” and made threats against these justices.

Analysis suggests that there is a chance of violence or other illegal behavior by a single person or a small group in response to the decision, even if the judges haven’t been threatened.

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Finding troubling messages in online threat Escalation Aiming Justices

There was also a disturbing tweet that said, “All f— robed rats must f— hang,” which was probably directed at judges. Master Trooper Gary Cutler, a spokeswoman for the Colorado State Patrol, said that local officials will handle judge threats, no matter how serious they are.

The case shows the issues and risks that judges face after making unpopular decisions, as police remain alert to threats and keep the legal process safe.

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