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A Colorado judge in the state judicial system there has formally ruled that former President Donald Trump engaged in insurrection in tandem with the violence on January 6, 2021, that was seen across the Capitol grounds. The judge, Sarah Wallace, was hearing the widely publicized court case brought by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) and others that sought to apply restr

Source: Judge Rules The First Amendment Doesn’t Protect Trump’s Jan. 6 Incitement

Judge Rules The First Amendment Doesn’t Protect Trump’s Jan. 6 Incitement

Overview

In a groundbreaking ruling, a Colorado judge named Sarah Wallace has made it official: Former President Donald Trump is guilty of inciting insurrection on January 6, 2021. Adding insult to injury, Trump’s so-called “First Amendment rights” were dismissed as a feeble defense. The case was brought forth by none other than Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). Here’s a sarcastic breakdown of this highly publicized court case:

• Judge Sarah Wallace rules that Trump engaged in insurrection by fueling the violence seen on the Capitol grounds.
• The case was brought by CREW and others who sought to restrict Trump’s actions.
• The judge firmly dismisses the argument that Trump’s incitement is protected under the First Amendment.
• Supporters of Trump’s defense attempt to downplay his role and blame others for the events on January 6.

Counter Points

• As if we needed a judge to confirm what we all already knew: Trump is the master of chaos and incitement.
• It’s refreshing to see CREW taking action to hold Trump accountable. Too bad the unicorns and rainbows strategy didn’t work.
• First Amendment? More like First Amendment for some, not for others. Sorry, Trump, but your words have consequences.
• Hot take: Maybe if we held Trump accountable for his actions earlier, we could have saved ourselves from the January 6 catastrophe. But, hey, better late than never, right?