The Michigan ruling contrasts with a decision by Colorado's top court last week to disqualify Trump under the same constitutional provision, known as Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Trump has vowed to appeal the Colorado ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could resolve the issue of Trump's eligibility nationwide to run in the 2024 presidential race. Unlike in Colorado, the Michigan Supreme Court did not decide the merits of whether Trump engaged in insurrection. Unlike 14th Amendment challenges brought in some other states, Michigan is considered one of the key swing states likely to decide the outcome of the general election.

Source: CNN December 27, 2023 14:29 UTC