Disappointed in you, Michigan.

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    Unless it’s specifically stated in the State’s Constitution, removing him from the ballot should require Congressional action. He’s total garbage, but Congress does nothing, he has the right to be on the ballot.

    California also refused to remove him from the ballot

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        11 months ago

        It’s not up for the courts to decide, it’s up to Congress to enforce the Constitution of the US. SCOTUS will likely overturn Colorado’s decision due to Congressional inaction

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          it’s up to Congress to enforce the Constitution

          incorrect-- law enforcement is the purview of the executive branch. the courts interpret laws. congress create laws.

          stay in school!

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            “The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.”

            14th Amendment

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              you forgot to include the part that says only congress can enforce laws.

              oh, wait, it’s not there???

              lmao, stay in school. oh and remember to breathe, since that wan’t written in the constitution, either, but, apparently, you need to be explicitly told that… lmao

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      Congress can only take action where they are constitutionally allowed. The absence of a state law doesn’t give Congress unilateral authority over a State.