(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a noteworthy development regarding the 2024 elections, the Michigan Supreme Court has opted not to follow the example of a fellow state regarding the status of one presidential candidate ahead of the upcoming election.
The decision not to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot, articulated in a brief order, indicates the court’s lack of conviction that the presented questions warrant their review. This stance contrasts with the recent ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court, which declared Trump ineligible to appear on Colorado’s ballot, invoking Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. This amendment disqualifies officials from holding office if they’ve taken an oath to uphold the Constitution and then engage in insurrection.
The Colorado decision, which temporarily halts enforcement until January 4th to allow Trump time to appeal, doesn’t seem to have influenced the Michigan court’s decision. The Michigan scenario is further delineated by a ruling from a lower court, as reported by the Detroit Free Press, which found that neither Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson nor the courts have the authority to restrict Trump from being a candidate in the state’s primary.
The Michigan Court of Appeals underscored this point in their December 14th ruling. They asserted that even if Trump were disqualified under the Insurrection Clause, it wouldn’t prevent the Michigan Republican Party from naming him as a candidate in the primary election.
Judge Elizabeth Welch, dissenting in the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision, underscored the significance of the legal questions involved and the urgency with which they should be addressed. Her dissent highlights a desire for a more thorough examination of the issues at play.
It’s important to note the origin of the Michigan lawsuit, filed by Free Speech For People (FSFP), an organization supported by left-wing donors. This legal action mirrors a similar lawsuit filed by the same group in Minnesota. The lawsuit’s premise hinges on the events of January 6, 2021, categorizing them as an insurrection or rebellion under Section 3, aimed at obstructing the certification of President Biden’s victory and extending Trump’s tenure illegally.
