Scott Gessler, a former Colorado secretary of state representing Trump in the case, opposed it.
He said a protective order was unnecessary because threats and intimidation already are prohibited by law.
The issue is expected to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, which has never ruled on the insurrection provision in section three of the 14th Amendment.
A parallel case in Minnesota filed by another well-financed liberal group is scheduled to be heard by that state's supreme court on Nov. 2.
Sean Grimsley, an attorney for the plaintiffs in the case, proposed the protective order in court Friday.
Persons:
Donald Trump, —, Sarah B, Wallace, Scott Gessler, Trump, Gessler, ”, “, Sean Grimsley, Jack Smith, Grimsley
Organizations:
DENVER, Trump, U.S, U.S . Constitution, Capitol, Supreme, Colorado Supreme
Locations:
The Colorado, Colorado, Washington, U.S ., Minnesota