In a recent development, Maine's high court has decided to postpone the review of former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on the primary ballot in the state. This decision comes just two weeks before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a similar case from Colorado, which questions Trump's eligibility to run for office again based on his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling could potentially resolve the issue regarding Trump's eligibility in all states. Citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, Trump's critics have argued in lawsuits that his actions during the Capitol attack disqualify him from holding office. This particular clause, initially implemented to prevent former Confederates from regaining power after the Civil War, can now impact Trump's future political aspirations.

The Colorado high court already ruled in favor of removing Trump's name from the primary ballot in that state. Similarly, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) reached the same decision. However, both rulings have been put on hold pending appeals, allowing Trump's name to remain on the ballots for the upcoming March 5 primaries in those states.

Trump subsequently appealed the decision in Maine's state court, and last week, a judge referred the case back to Bellows, stating that she should issue a new decision after the U.S. Supreme Court makes its decision. Bellows then appealed the ruling to Maine's top court.

However, the Maine high court has now decided that it is premature for them to consider the case until a final decision has been made by a lower court. The court's ruling reiterated that a lower court's decision must first be issued before they can review the appeal. There were no dissenting opinions noted.

Once the U.S. Supreme Court concludes the Colorado case and renders its decision, Bellows will have the opportunity to issue a new decision based on the outcome. It is important to note that whichever side loses at this stage can further appeal the decision in state court.

Trump and his allies have strongly contested the efforts to bar him from the ballot, maintaining that his actions did not violate any laws or prevent him from running for office again.

As the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling, the outcome will determine Trump's eligibility to run in the 2024 elections, not only in Maine but potentially across the entire nation.