After the arrest and arraignment of former President Donald Trump, some are questioning whether a person charged or convicted of a crime should be allowed to run for president. While current criminal charges against Trump do not specifically prohibit him from running, some may argue that there should be such a prohibition in place. However, the right to decide what qualities or aspects of a candidate's background should disqualify them is one of the most critical rights granted to voters. Moreover, since the criminal legal system disproportionately affects people of color and low-income individuals, preventing those affected by this system from holding higher office would be detrimental to promoting a fairer and more just society. While Trump's case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in election financing, it should not serve as a justification for trampling on voters' rights or selectively disenfranchising certain groups.