Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally

The ruling means that special counsel Jack Smith cannot proceed with significant allegations in the indictment — or must at least defend their use in future proceedings.

The justices’ order maintains a hold on preparations for a trial focused on Trump’s efforts to overturn his election loss.

Many legal observers expect the court will reverse the Colorado ruling rather than remove the leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination from the ballot.