Supreme Court News

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day, even if they arrive later, a loss for President Trump who sought to limit late voting. The decision, supported by Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Barrett, allows 30 states to maintain their grace periods for late ballots. Trump's efforts to limit mail-in voting through executive orders were previously blocked by federal judges. The speaker agrees with the majority, arguing that the chain of custody, not the timing, is crucial for election integrity. They suggest legislative changes rather than executive orders to address concerns about absentee voting.