MSNBC Reveals Supreme Court's Denial of Nevada Green Party's 2024 Ballot Access
MSNBC Details Supreme Court's Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday denied the Nevada Green Party’s effort to gain access to the ballot in the 2024 elections. The party, represented by Donald Trump impeachment defense lawyer Jay Sekulow, sought emergency relief from the justices for ballot inclusion in Nevada, crucial for its presidential candidate Jill Stein, as she could potentially siphon votes from Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Background on the Case
The Green Party challenged a ruling from the Nevada Supreme Court dated September 6. This ruling stated that their candidates could not appear on the ballot due to a paperwork error. The party contended that this error stemmed from misleading information received from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office.
- The state high court mandated an injunction, instructing the district court not to allow the party’s candidates on the ballot.
- On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld this decision, preventing the Green Party from gaining ballot access.
Opposition Faced
Both the Nevada State Democratic Party and the Nevada Secretary of State opposed the Green Party’s appeal at the Supreme Court, adding additional hurdles to their election efforts.
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