Appeals court orders removal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from Michigan ballot

The Michigan Court of Appeals ordered on Friday that former Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name be removed from the ballot for the upcoming November election. 

"While the request was made close to the deadline for defendant to give notice of candidates to local election officials, it was not made so late that laches should apply," a three-judge panel of the court wrote, according to The Detroit News.

"Additionally, we conclude that the absence of any statutory authority prohibiting his withdrawal gave plaintiff a clear legal right to have his name removed from the ballot," the statement continued. 

Last month, Kennedy Jr. announced he was suspending his presidential campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump.

He made it clear that he would appear on the ballot in dominant red and blue states, but not swing states such as Arizona and Pennsylvania. 

He recently changed his tune and urged voters in all 50 states to vote for Trump.