Damn, Damn, Damn: Michigan Supreme Court Did You Dirty by Keeping Trump On 2024 Primary Ballot
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On Wednesday, the Michigan Supreme Court threw out an attempt to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot per the US Constitution’s “insurrectionist ban.” The only appropriate reaction to that news is “Damn!” though all hope is not lost: an effort to remove the former president could be renewed for the general election.
Earlier this month, the Colorado Supreme Court removed Trump from its primary ballot because of the role he played in the January 6 Capitol riot. However, that decision has been paused pending an appeal. In both Michigan and Colorado, those who challenged his eligibility invoked section 3 of the US constitution’s 14th amendment.
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Free Speech for the People—the group that brought the lawsuit—were upset by the ruling remain hopeful. “We are disappointed by the Michigan supreme court’s decision,” said Ron Fein, legal director of the group. “The decision isn’t binding on any court outside Michigan and we continue our current and planned legal actions in other states to enforce Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment against Donald Trump.”
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