by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack
SDNY COURTHOUSE, Sept 4 – After suspending his campaign in ten states and endorsing Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being restored to the ballot in New York State was argued on September 4 before U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Andrew L. Carter. Inner City Press was there, thread:
All rise!
Judge: It seems there is no dispute Mr. Kennedy collected enough signature. But he is challenging the Constitutionality of the other requirement, being taken off the ballot. I'll give counsel time to think about it
Team Kennedy lawyer: When Ohio knocked John Anderson off the ballot, the Supreme Court reversed it.
NYS lawyer: Kennedy has already endorsed another candidate... Voters have an interest in accurate information. Anyway, voters are free to write in, on their ballots, "Kennedy."
Team Kennedy rebuttal: Mr Kennedy is only withdrawing his name in 10 states. He has a path to victory, if there is a contingent election. This case is not moot.
Judge: Defense, why do you argue it's moot if Mr Kennedy were to say he didn't want to win, or doesn't expect to win?
NYS lawyer: He is not trying to win - so no irreparable harm Judge: I'll be right back.
Judge returns and says, "Obviously I'll have to take this under advisement. I'll get a decision out."
Inner City Press is on alert for the decision -
analysis on X for Subscribers here & Substack here
The case is Team Kennedy v. Berger, et al., 24-cv-3897 (Carter)
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