Michigan Activists Seek to Exclude Trump from Ballot, Judge Hears Arguments

A judge in Michigan is hearing arguments 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 to force her to exclude Trump's name and assess his constitutional qualifications for a second term. Meanwhile, Trump's attorneys are demanding that his name be allowed on the 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot. Activists cite the 14th Amendment's prohibition on running for federal office if engaged in insurrection or rebellion, while liberal groups in other states also seek to bar Trump from the ballot.