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Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) has joined a Supreme Court amicus brief, led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al., challenging the State of Colorado's disqualification of former President Trump from the state's ballot. The amicus brief urges the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the decision made by the Colorado Supreme Court.

In a statement, Senator Hoeven expressed his belief that "elections should be decided at the ballot box, not at the discretion of state officials." He further criticized the Colorado Supreme Court's decision, stating that it "seeks to limit the ability of voters to make up their own minds about candidates."

Senator Cruz was joined by 41 additional Senate Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), among others. The full list of senators who joined the amicus brief can be found in the official document.

The amicus brief argues that the decision made by the Colorado Supreme Court infringes upon the rights of voters and undermines the democratic process. It emphasizes the importance of allowing voters to have the final say in elections, rather than leaving it to the discretion of state officials.

The Supreme Court will now consider whether or not to accept the amicus brief and hear the case. If accepted, the court's decision could have significant implications for future election processes and the role of state officials in determining eligibility for the ballot.

The full amicus brief can be accessed for further details.