Hi,
Since January 6 insurrection, more than 1,000 people have been charged for
crimes and hundreds have been found guilty.^1
However, of elected officials who planned or participated in the deadly
riot at the Capitol, only a tiny fraction have faced any consequence
whatsoever.
The 14th Amendment explicitly bans anyone who has “engaged in insurrection
or rebellion” against the United States from serving in elective office,
including state legislature, Congress, or even the presidency.
It’s past time for insurrectionists to be investigated for their roles on
January 6, including congressional Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul
Gosar and North Carolina Rep. Donnie Loftis. And, if it’s found that they
violated the 14th Amendment, they should be removed from office.
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demanding enforcement of the 14th Amendment's prohibition against
insurrectionists holding office?
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Enforcing the insurrectionist clause of the 14th Amendment is not some
fringe idea. A New Mexico court did so when it banned a January 6 rioter
and county commissioner from ever holding office again.^2
Others should be held to the same standard.
According to news reports, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia
participated in planning sessions and exhorted the crowd gathered before
the riot, repeating lies of election fraud and saying, "This is our 1776
moment."^3
Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona also helped plan the attack. One big tell: He
asked for a “blanket pardon” before it happened, suggesting he knew it was
illegal.^4
North Carolina State Rep. Donnie Loftis admitted after January 6 that he
joined the riot and was "at the entrance when they breached the door."^5
It’s up to us to educate the public and demand a thorough investigation of
these Republicans — and every other politician who appeared to violate
their oath to the Constitution on January 6. If the facts are confirmed,
they should be expelled and barred from running for office ever again.
[ [link removed] ]Will you donate $10 to Demand Progress Action and support
our work, including demanding accountability for the January 6
insurrectionists who still hold public office?
With gratitude for all that you do,
Tihi and the team at Demand Progress Action
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Sources:
1. Associated Press, "Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18
years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack," [ [link removed] ]May 25, 2023.
2. Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington, "Judge removes
Griffin from office for engaging in the January 6 insurrection,"
[ [link removed] ]September 6, 2022.
3. Rolling Stone, "EXCLUSIVE: Jan. 6 Protest Organizers Say They
Participated in ‘Dozens’ of Planning Meetings With Members of Congress and
White House Staff," [ [link removed] ]October 24, 2021.
4. Rolling Stone, "EXCLUSIVE: Jan. 6 Protest Organizers Say They
Participated in ‘Dozens’ of Planning Meetings With Members of Congress and
White House Staff," [ [link removed] ]October 24, 2021.
5. WRAL News, "Incoming NC lawmaker was at Jan. 6 US Capitol protests,
riot," updated [ [link removed] ]November 1, 2021.
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