A Michigan appeals court rejected Democrats attempt to keep former President Donald Trump from appearing on the Republican primary ballot in the state’s 2024 election.
The court ruled that Trump may remain on the ballot.
The verdict upheld two earlier court findings in a 14th Amendment complaint filed against Trump.
The Hill reported:
The court determined that the former president’s spot on the general election ballot was not ripe for consideration.
“It would be improper to decide whether to grant a declaration that Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President of the United States at this time,” the 3-0 opinion reads.
“At the moment, the only event about to occur is the presidential primary election.”
According to ABC News, the court wrote:
“As the Court of Claims recognized, it would be improper to decide whether to grant a declaration that Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President of the United States at this time.
“At the moment, the only event about to occur is the presidential primary election.
“But as explained, whether Trump is disqualified is irrelevant to his placement on that particular ballot.
“Thus, with respect to the presidential primary election, there is no actual controversy, as the only purported basis for removing Trump from the presidential primary ballot would not be a sufficient basis for removal of Trump’s name from that ballot,” the court said.
“Multiple challenges to Trump’s 2024 candidacy have been filed in numerous states, including Colorado and Minnesota,” Fox 5 reported.
“None have blocked him from the ballot yet,” it continued.
SOURCES: THE HILL, FOX NEWS
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