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Supreme Court Upholds Mail Ballot Grace Periods | Dover News
The Supreme Court just ruled that states can legally count mail-in ballots arriving up to five days after Election Day, a major win for 14 states and thousands of voters affected by mail delays or weather. The decision, led by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, shuts down claims by the Republican National Committee that such grace periods violate federal law. While it eases election-day chaos for officials and ensures rural voters — especially in places like Alaska — aren’t disenfranchised, it’s also being used by critics to push for stricter voting rules nationwide, including ID requirements and…
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