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The Michigan Supreme Court rejected an effort by anti-Trump groups to keep Donald Trump off the 2024 primary ballot. But the court left the possibility of challenging Trump’s ballot access if he wins the nomination. At that point, other procedural rules would be considered.
The Michigan ruling was different from the Colorado decision in that Colorado justices determined that the January 6 riot was “an insurrection” and that Trump played a role in it.
The Michigan Court of Claims judge who first got the case said that Michigan law doesn’t give much wiggle room to determine a candidate’s eligibility for the presidency. He added that the case raised a political question that was not the province of the courts.
The appeals court upheld that decision, saying, “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.
