The Colorado Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared wary of disqualifying former President Trump from the 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment, with several justices expressing concerns about their authority to intervene.

The lawsuit is one of many filed across the country seeking to prevent Trump’s return to the presidency. The Colorado case is on the fastest track, with many legal experts believing the dispute is destined for the U.S. Supreme Court.

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The justices on Wednesday wrestled with the many disputed interpretations of the clause’s text, raising alarm during the two-hour deep dive about accepting the plaintiffs’ arguments.

“I guess I’m expressing a concern about the definition of insurrection that the district court adopted. It strikes me as somewhat or potentially overbroad,” said Justice Richard Gabriel.