US EditionSupreme Court conservatives lean toward Republican bid to limit mail-in voting
Conservative justices expressed doubts about a Mississippi law allowing ballots received up to five days post-Election Day, potentially impacting mail voting in 30 states, experts said.
- The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case over whether states can count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, with conservative justices expressing skepticism toward such laws.
- The case, originating in Mississippi, could impact voting rules in more than two dozen states that allow late-arriving ballots, including provisions for military and overseas voters.
- Donald Trump and his allies argue that late ballot deadlines increase the risk or perception of fraud, while opponents say there is no evidence of such fraud and warn that changing rules close to elections could confuse voters.
- The justices appeared divided, with conservatives raising concerns about extended deadlines and liberals defending existing practices; a final ruling is expected by June, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Supreme Court lawyer nearly stumped in Mississippi mail-in ballot case — forcing liberal justices to run interference
Mississippi's solicitor general was seemingly caught flat-footed several times during the Supreme Court's oral arguments Monday in a critical mail-in-ballot case, prompting Democrat-appointed justices to help out.
Counting late mail ballots could undermine concept of 'Election Day'
The Supreme Court appeared uneasy on Monday with the implications of Mississippi’s late-arriving mail ballot law — and how defining “Election Day” by when voters make their decisions, rather than by when the state receives their ballots, could create a mess of other issues. The high court heard arguments in Watson v. Republican National Committee, in which the justices will decide if federal law setting Election Day should preempt a Mississippi …
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of state laws that count late-arriving mail ballots, a Trump target
The court heard arguments in a case from Mississippi that also could affect voters in 13 other states — including Massachusetts — and the District of Columbia, which have grace periods for ballots cast by mail. An additional 15 states with more forgiving deadlines for ballots from military and overseas voters also could be impacted.
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