RFK Jr. files emergency SCOTUS appeal to have name removed from Wisconsin ballot

 October 26, 2024

The ballot name game is still an ongoing legal battle for former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 

According to reports, RFK Jr. just asked the U.S. Supreme Court to remove his name from the ballot in Wisconsin, a battleground state that could significantly boost the chances of a win for either presidential candidate.

The battle waged to have his name removed has already seen many legal hurdles, including rulings from state courts.

However, in an emergency appeal to SCOTUS, Kennedy argued that by not removing his name from the ballot, it's a violation of his First Amendment rights.

What's happening?

While Kennedy has actually fought to keep his name on the ballot in some states, he definitely wants it off the Wisconsin ballot because votes for him there could take away votes from former President Donald Trump.

Soon after dropping out of the presidential race, Kennedy shocked the political world by aligning with Trump and his campaign.

"He wants everyone who will listen to him to vote for Trump,” Kennedy’s attorneys told the high court. "That is core political speech and it’s protected under the First Amendment."

The same situation is happening in the absolutely crucial battleground state of Michigan, and Kennedy said he'll fight at the highest levels to have his name removed there, too.

The report noted:

Kennedy filed his latest emergency appeal with Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who handles such requests rising from the Chicago-based 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled against him.

It was only last month when Kennedy was rejected by the Supreme Court over an appeal to keep his name on the ballot in New York.

Michigan, too

Kennedy and his lawyers have also asked to have his name removed from the ballots in Michigan -- a state that most political analysts say a candidate has to win in order to take the White House.

With only a little over a week left until people head to the polls in both states, it'll be interesting to see what the high court decides.

Only time will tell if they favor Kennedy's First Amendment arguement.

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