California Looks to Keep Trump off the Ballot in 2020 with Constitutionally Questionable Law
Well, California has joined the effort to try and force President Trump’s hand on his tax returns. It’s one of the many fronts in the Democrats’ war against this White House. Trump didn’t release his tax returns during the 2016 election, citing an ongoing audit. The Golden State now has a law that will prevent a candidates name from appearing on the ballot if they don’t release their returns (via NYT):
President Trump will not be eligible for California’s primary ballot unless he releases his tax returns, under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday.
The law requires that all presidential candidates release their tax returns in order to be placed on the ballot for the state’s primary next year, in a move that will almost certainly lead to legal challenges. Mr. Newsom’s decision to sign the legislation seemed designed to escalate a running feud between the White House and California.
The state is currently involved in more than 40 lawsuits with the Trump administration on issues ranging from environmental regulation to immigration.
The California State Legislature approved a similar measure in 2017, but Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed it, questioning whether it was constitutional. Mr. Brown, who left office in January, also said it would create a precedent for requiring other information — including medical records or certified birth certificates — from candidates.
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