Chicago, Illinois - Free Speech for People, a group based in Illinois, has submitted an objection seeking the removal of former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot in the state. The organization alleges that Trump violated the Constitution in relation to the events surrounding the January 6th insurrection at the United States Capitol.

The objection filed by Free Speech for People follows similar actions taken in Colorado and Maine, where Trump has already been successfully removed from the ballots. Despite these rulings, the former president has challenged the decisions.

Responding to the objection, Don Tracy, Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, stated that the party remains impartial in the Republican presidential primary and believes that it is the people, rather than activist courts, who should determine their representation in the White House. Tracy condemned the attempt to remove Trump from the ballot without due process, labeling it an anti-democratic effort aimed at limiting the voting rights of Illinois citizens.

The objection argues that Donald Trump's actions surrounding the Capitol insurrection constitute a violation of the Constitution's insurrection clause. This clause, outlined in the Constitution's Fourteenth Amendment, prohibits individuals who have engaged in rebellion or insurrection against the United States from holding public office.

Free Speech for People contends that Trump's alleged role in inciting the violence at the Capitol, where a mob of his supporters stormed the building in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results, falls within the grounds for disqualification under the insurrection clause.

The objection's submission sets the stage for a potential legal battle over Trump's candidacy in Illinois for the 2024 presidential election. It remains to be seen how the courts will rule on the matter, as similar challenges across various states are likely to continue.

As the legal efforts unfold, the outcome of these objections could have significant implications not only for Trump's political future but also for the interpretation and application of the Constitution's insurrection clause.

In the coming months, supporters and opponents of Donald Trump will closely monitor the progress of these objections, as the controversy surrounding the former president's potential candidacy in 2024 continues to generate debate and division throughout the country.