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A judge is set to hear arguments as Michigan activists try to keep Trump off the ballot

Activists are suing Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to prevent Trump's name from appearing on the state's presidential ballots, while attorneys for Trump are demanding that his name be included.
Two separate lawsuits argue that Trump's candidacy should be disqualified under the 14th Amendment's prohibition against holding office for those who engaged in insurrection. A similar lawsuit in Minnesota was dismissed by the state's Supreme Court.
Despite the ongoing legal battles, Trump remains a leading candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

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Washington Times

Insurrection case to kick Trump off ballot hits Michigan courtroom

Liberal activists hit a Michigan courtroom Thursday as part of their latest efforts to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot, claiming he is not eligible to run for office under the Constitution's insurrection clause.

1 year ago·United States

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The Blade

Can Michigan activists keep Trump off the ballot? A judge heard arguments today

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A judge in Michigan heard arguments Thursday on whether Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has the authority to keep Donald Trump’s name off state ballots for president.

1 year ago·Toledo, United States

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NBC News

Michigan judge hears arguments on efforts to keep Trump off the ballot

A Michigan judge is hearing arguments on whether Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has the authority to keep Donald Trump’s name off state ballots for president.

1 year ago·United States

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The Epoch Times

Michigan Judge Hears Arguments on Case to Keep Trump Off the Ballot

Michigan Court of Claims Judge James Redford on Thursday morning heard arguments on a 14th Amendment challenge to former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to appear on the state’s primary ballot. He prefaced the first hearing by referring to the recent dismissal of a similar case by the Minnesota Supreme Court, as well as the several amici briefs that helped illuminate the issue. Three case have been brought on the matter, with hearings sched…

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Sentinel-Tribune

A judge is hearing arguments as Michigan activists try to keep Trump off the ballot

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A judge in Michigan is hearing arguments Thursday on whether Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has the authority to keep Donald Trump’s name off state ballots for president. Activists are suing Benson in the Michigan Court of Claims to force her to keep Trump’s name off ballots and to assess Trump’s constitutional qualifications to serve a second term as president. Meanwhile, attorneys for the former president are dema…

1 year ago·Bowling Green, United States

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Raw Story

Michigan 'stands ready' to ban Trump from ballot for insurrection, court hears

Michigan Assistant Attorney General Heather Meingast testified that officials in her state "stand ready" to ban former President Donald Trump from the ballot if a court orders it. In a hearing on Thursday, a judge heard arguments that Trump should not be allowed on the 2024 presidential ballot because he participated in an insurrection to overthrow the 2020 election. But the secretary of state's office sought to remain neutral. "Your Honor, th…

1 year ago·United States

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