The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump can appear on the state's 2024 primary ballot, but his eligibility for the general election will be determined at a later date. The ruling is the latest in a series of legal challenges to Trump's eligibility, and the issue could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Key takeaways: Colorado and Minnesota are beginning hearings on lawsuits that could potentially reach the U.S. Supreme Court, which aim to bar former President Donald…
A group of Minnesota voters have filed a lawsuit with the assistance of the liberal organization Free Speech for People, arguing that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for office due to his violation of his oath of office following the 2020 election. The suit is part of a larger effort by Free Speech for People and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) to disqualify Trump from ballots across the country, and the organizations plan to file similar lawsuits by the end of 2021. The Minnesota Supreme Court has yet to rule on the suit, but the suit is part of a larger effort to hold Trump accountable and prevent him from running for office again.
Governor Tim Walz has appointed Natalie Hudson as the first person of color to lead the Minnesota Supreme Court as Chief Justice. Walz expressed confidence in her ability to lead the court, praising her reputation as a leader and consensus builder. Hudson expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to lead the court, and the court will be responsible for deciding cases involving state law.