[Opinion] Standing in and after Bost

Standing in and after Bost

Controlling Opinions is a recurring series by Richard Re that explores the interaction of law, ideology, and discretion at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections is the most fascinating standing case in some time. After Illinois adopted a procedure for counting mail-in ballots received after election day, Congressman Michael Bost claimed a violation of federal law. But, in the absence …