Supreme Court Rejects Emergency Appeal to Remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from Ballot in Two Swing States

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the presidential ballot in two crucial swing states. The decision, made on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, comes as part of the Court’s handling of emergency applications on its shadow docket.

The appeal sought to exclude Kennedy from the ballots in two key battleground states, but the Supreme Court denied the emergency application for an injunction. This ruling allows Kennedy to remain on the ballot in these states, which could have significant implications for the ongoing presidential election.

This decision is part of a series of recent actions by the Supreme Court on its emergency docket, which involves expedited handling of applications seeking immediate action from the Court. Unlike cases on the merits docket, these emergency applications are resolved quickly, often with unsigned orders and minimal explanation.

In another recent development, the Supreme Court also denied several emergency applications related to environmental regulations. These applications, filed by various entities including the Edison Electric Institute and the National Mining Association, sought to temporarily block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing rules aimed at curbing planet-warming emissions from power plants. Justice Thomas expressed dissent in these cases, indicating he would have granted the stays, while Justice Alito did not participate in the consideration or decision of these applications.