Supreme Court Rules Mail Ballots Valid | Annapolis News

The Supreme Court just sided with states that allow mail-in ballots to be counted even if they arrive after Election Day—as long as they’re postmarked by Election Day. In a 5-4 decision, Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the majority opinion, upholding laws like Mississippi’s that permit ballots to be processed up to five business days later. The ruling counters a lower court’s claim that ballots must be received by Election Day, saying federal law doesn’t require that. This decision, fueled by former President Trump’s repeated claims of mail ballot fraud (which lack evidence), preserves current voting systems in many states and is a victory for advocates of expanded access. Dissenting justices, including Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh, argued the majority misunderstood federal election rules, insisting elections should end once Election Day concludes and all ballots are physically received. The ruling has major implications for future elections, especially for military and overseas voters, and underscores the ongoing national debate over voting integrity versus accessibility. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7182ca73764b3e52