The ruling comes in response to West's disqualification, which was reversed by Court of Claims Judge James Robert Redford. Judge Redford stated that West's campaign had submitted the necessary number of signatures to qualify for the ballot and clarified that presidential candidates are not required to file affidavits of identity.

The Michigan Bureau of Elections had initially informed West on August 16th that he would not be certified due to an improperly notarized affidavit of identity. However, Judge Redford rejected the state's findings and overturned the disqualification. This decision marks a significant development in the multiple legal and political battles surrounding West, who is seen as a long-shot candidate challenging the dominance of both Democrats and Republicans.

Both major parties have been closely monitoring West's candidacy, as third-party candidates can potentially siphon votes from their opponents. Republicans in states like Arizona have been keen to keep West on the ballot, amid concerns that he could draw support away from Vice President Kamala Harris and benefit their own candidate. In Michigan, the state Democratic Party, along with Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and a voter supported by a Democratic-aligned political action committee, had challenged West's eligibility.

However, West's campaign welcomed the court's decision, hailing it as a triumph for democratic principles and voter choice. They expressed gratitude for the affirmation and promised to continue championing the rights of all voters. Meanwhile, Benson's office has announced its intention to appeal Judge Redford's ruling.

The Michigan court's decision comes just after West's unsuccessful legal challenge to appear on the Pennsylvania ballot. Additionally, it comes on the same day that third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent campaign for the White House and endorsed Republican nominee Donald Trump.

As the November election approaches, the inclusion or exclusion of independent candidates like West continues to be a subject of contention, with both major parties strategizing to secure their position and minimize the impact of third-party contenders on the final election outcome.