In a recent announcement, the Oregon Supreme Court revealed that it would not hear a case challenging former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on the state's 2024 Republican primary and general election ballots. The court cited a lack of authority to handle the issue at the primary stage.

The case was brought forward by five Oregon voters, seeking to prevent Trump from appearing on the state's ballots. However, with the court's decision, the challenge has been put on hold for now.

Meanwhile, Democrats in several states are involved in legal battles aiming to remove Trump's name from their respective ballots. These legal battles are based on the argument that Trump's actions on January 6, 2021, violated a clause in the 14th Amendment, which prohibits those who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the Constitution from holding political office.

Concerning Trump's eligibility in the Colorado Republican presidential primary, the U.S. Supreme Court has set a date for the hearing. Justices will expedite the case, with arguments scheduled for February 8, 2024. They have also issued an administrative stay, instructing the Colorado Secretary of State to include Trump's name on the GOP primary ballot until a decision is reached.

The Oregon Supreme Court, on the other hand, has left the possibility open for future petitions. This is contingent upon the U.S. Supreme Court's forthcoming decision regarding the removal of candidates from the ballot under the 14th Amendment clause.

In their media release, the Oregon Supreme Court stated that they denied the current petition "without prejudice," signaling that the petitioners may have the opportunity to file a new petition for consideration after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.

As the legal battles continue to unfold, the fate of Donald Trump's presence on state ballots for the 2024 presidential election remains uncertain.