Denver, CO – In a recent escalation of events, the Denver Police Department and the FBI are investigating potential threats against Colorado Supreme Court justices. This development follows the court’s controversial decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from Colorado’s presidential primary ballot, a ruling based on a clause in the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment related to insurrection.
The Denver Police Department, while withholding specifics about the incidents for safety and ongoing investigation reasons, confirmed their commitment to thoroughly investigate any reports of threats or harassment. They are conducting extra patrols around the justices’ homes for additional protection. This response was triggered by a reported incident at the home of one justice, later determined to be a “hoax report.”
The FBI’s involvement underscores the seriousness of the situation, with a spokesperson from the Denver office stating their intent to vigorously pursue any threats or violent actions motivated by extremist views. The authorities, however, have not divulged the nature or extent of the incidents being investigated.
Political analysts note that the Colorado ballot ruling, which could lead to a U.S. Supreme Court appeal, might fuel further backlash among conservatives, reinforcing the narrative of Trump being targeted by a partisan legal process. This ruling has sparked a flurry of violent rhetoric among Trump supporters on right-wing online forums, aimed at the four justices who voted against Trump.
In 2021, Trump was implicated in inciting an attack on the U.S. Capitol, leading the Colorado high court to apply the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause. This historical decision, currently limited to Colorado’s March 5 Republican primary, is on hold until at least January 4, 2024, pending an appeal.
Trump’s response to these developments has been marked by inflammatory rhetoric on his social media platform, Truth Social, further fueling the contentious political climate.