Enforcement of the 14th Admendment, Article 3

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This is an excellent historical article showing the history of when it was used, and how it was enforced with the deciding body.

It also makes clear that never has a conviction been required.  This is b/c it's a civil matter that only involves disqualification and does not put into jeopardy one's life, liberty, or property.  So, the threshold is by a preponderance of evidence ONLY to prove liability, and not beyond a reasonable doubt as in a criminal matter that results in a conviction.  

If it was a Senator accused then the Senate decided, if it was a Representative, then the House of Reps decided, if it was an elected state official then the State's Supreme Court decided.  So if the person was a former President or VP, then who decides?  The SCOTUS or each 50 State's Supreme Court under their election laws?  This is what the SCOTUS will decide on Feb 8th.

This is some good historical educational stuff, take the time to learn it.  The link is posted below.

https://www.citizensforethics.org/reports-investigations/crew-reports/past-14th-amendment-disqualifications/