WASHINGTON, D.C. (Michigan News Source) – The fight over Michigan’s proposed citizenship voting amendment has reached the U.S. Supreme Court, where supporters are asking for emergency intervention to get the measure onto the November ballot before time runs out.

According to a report from Courthouse News Service, Americans for Citizen Voting- Michigan filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court Monday, asking the court to order the proposed constitutional amendment onto Michigan’s November ballot. The Supreme Court docket shows the request was submitted to Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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Under Supreme Court practice Kavanaugh can decide it himself, request a response from Michigan officials, or send it to the full Court. He has already ordered a response by noon EDT Wednesday, Sept. 2. Organizers asked him to rule by Thursday, Sept. 3 – one day before the Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to finalize the November ballot.

Not enough signatures validated

The proposal would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to cast a ballot. Organizers submitted 709,841 signatures, exceeding the 446,198 required, but the Bureau of Elections initially found only 612 valid signatures in a 1,000- signature sample and recommended against certification. After challenges and further review, the Board of State Canvassers ultimately counted 626 valid signatures – three short of the 629 needed – and deadlocked 2-2 on certification, leaving the proposal off the ballot unless organizers prevail in court.

The clock is ticking

The group first turned to the Democratic-controlled Michigan Supreme Court and is now asking SCOTUS to step in, arguing there will be no way to repair the damage after Election Day if the proposal is wrongly excluded.

The filing also points a finger at election officials for taking more than five months to reject the petition, leaving organizers racing against Michigan’s ballot-printing calendar.