Supreme Court Rules on Late Mail Ballots | Sacramento News

The Supreme Court just sided with Mississippi, ruling that mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted—even if they arrive after Election Day—as long as they’re received within five days. In a 5-4 decision, Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote that federal law sets the voting deadline, not the physical receipt deadline, upholding Mississippi’s law that’s been in place since 2014. The ruling, in Watson v. RNC, reverses a lower court’s decision and could impact over a dozen other states with similar rules. The case highlights the ongoing legal battle over mail-in voting and election integrity, as the Court continues to weigh in on key election procedures. 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/a55ef84009503a6a