Michigan Supreme Court rejects bid to keep Trump off 2024 primary ballot

Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Trump’s Candidacy

Washington — An appeal from a group of voters in Michigan challenging former President Donald Trump’s candidacy for the presidency under the Constitution’s “insurrection clause” was rejected by the state’s supreme court.

The Michigan Supreme Court, made up of seven justices, denied a request from four voters to review a Michigan Court of Appeals decision that allowed Trump to stay on the Republican presidential primary ballot. The court stated that it is “not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this court.

The decision from Michigan’s top court comes after the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Trump from holding office under the Constitution’s “insurrection clause.” Although Trump’s name was ordered to be kept off the state’s presidential primary ballot, the Colorado court paused its decision until January 4 to allow for an appeal.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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Quinn, Melissa. “Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com. She has written for outlets including the Washington Examiner, Daily Signal, and Alexandria Times. Melissa covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts.”