Jesse Binnall, an appellate attorney representing former President Donald Trump, issued a warning to the Colorado State Supreme Court justices who voted to remove Trump from the state’s primary ballot. Binnall criticized the court’s decision, stating that a “real” Department of Justice (DOJ) would federally prosecute the Colorado justices for their actions. He suggested that if Trump were to win the 2024 election, a future DOJ could take action against these justices and “other judges” involved. The controversy stems from the court’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment, concluding that Trump’s involvement in the events leading up to the January 6th Capitol insurrection warranted his disqualification. Critics argue that threatening judges with prosecution based on their decisions undermines judicial independence and impartiality, emphasizing the importance of judges making rulings without fear of retribution. Legal experts note that using the DOJ for political retribution raises constitutional and ethical concerns and goes against the principle of equal justice under the law. The Colorado State Supreme Court has not yet responded to Binnall’s comments.