Republicans propose legislation to make Supreme Court the sole authority on challenges to Trump ballot bans.

On Thursday, Sen. Thom Tillis and a group of Republican senators will present a bill that restricts the power of states to remove candidates from the ballot for alleged insurrection, with the Supreme Court having the final say. This measure is a response to attempts to disqualify former President Donald Trump from participating in the upcoming election.

"Tillis, R-N.C., stated in an exclusive interview with Planet Chronicle that he has seen the games being played in Colorado and Maine, and other states. He added that he is certain that when the situation is reversed, Republicans will also engage in this behavior. Tillis emphasized the need to put an end to this practice."

Tillis stated: "My objective is to soothe the situation."

Last month, Tillis announced his plan to introduce legislation and was later joined by Sens. Vance, Scott, Budd, and Lummis.

The bill's main enforcement mechanism prohibits the use of federal funds for elections in states where officials attempt to bar candidates from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

The Colorado Supreme Court and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows cited a section of the amendment to prevent Trump from running for president in their states. The amendment states that anyone who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States is disqualified from holding federal or state office.

According to Bellows' decision, Mr. Trump, over several months leading up to January 6, 2021, spread a false narrative of election fraud to incite his supporters and lead them to the Capitol in an attempt to prevent the certification of the 2020 election and the peaceful transfer of power.

Trump is challenging the Colorado and Maine ballot bans in their respective courts.

Tillis' bill prohibits state courts from hearing cases on insurrection eligibility for candidates.

Tillis' bill proposes a system where a panel of federal district court judges would gather facts on the case before the Supreme Court makes a final judgment.

"When a candidate for the Office of President of the United States challenges their ballot eligibility in Federal district court, a 3-judge panel shall be convened to make findings of fact. These findings shall be transmitted to the Supreme Court of the United States, which shall consider the matter on an expedited basis before issuing a ruling on the findings of law."

Tillis stated that the bill's support among Republicans has been built through conversations. However, he emphasized the need for broader support, indicating that this issue may impact future elections unless Congress takes action.

Tillis stated that the abuse of power at the state level needed to end, and he believed that their bill would put an end to it.