Source: Fox News
Summary
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could impact voting laws in several states, particularly regarding the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The case centers on a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted if received up to five days after the election, as long as they are postmarked by or before Election Day. The Trump administration’s lawyer argued that such laws could erode voter trust in election results. Conservative justices appeared sympathetic to this argument during oral arguments. The case has implications for at least 13 states and the District of Columbia.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Conservative justices ask about the potential “slippery slope” of allowing mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day. Justice Neil Gorsuch presses lawyers on hypothetical questions about states pushing their own deadlines for accepting mail-in ballots. Paul Clement, arguing for the Republican Party, suggests that a ruling for Mississippi would open the door to “limitless” options. The Supreme Court’s consideration of the case is part of a longstanding legal tug-of-war over state control of voting regulations.
The familiar rhythm of election-year anxieties plays out in the Court’s questions and arguments.
Author: Evan Null
