Theile v. Michigan
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
891 F.3d 240 (2018)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
The constitution and statutory law of Michigan (the state) (defendant) prohibited people 70 years old and over from running for judicial office. Michael Theile (plaintiff), a Michigan judge, was 71 at the time of the last election and thus barred from running for reelection. Theile challenged the age-based classification in federal district court, arguing that it should be subject to a standard of intermediate scrutiny. Theile alternatively argued that even if rational-basis review were the applicable standard, the restriction would fail to survive constitutional scrutiny. The state moved for dismissal of Theile’s complaint, which was granted. Theile appealed. The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted certiorari.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Donald, J.)
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