Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Trump on Primary Ballot Despite 14th Amendment Challenge

The Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to disqualify former President Donald J. Trump from holding office again under the 14th Amendment. The court ruled that election officials and courts do not have the authority to prevent the Republican Party from offering Trump as a primary candidate. The court did not address the constitutional questions surrounding whether the 14th Amendment applies to Trump but stated that the petitioners were free to file the same claims challenging Trump's inclusion on the general-election ballot if he wins the Republican nomination. This is the second case challenging Trump's eligibility that has been dismissed on procedural grounds.