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Supreme Court Lets Late Mail-In Ballots | Wilmington News
The Supreme Court just sided with Mississippi, ruling 5-4 that mail-in ballots can be counted if postmarked by the deadline—even if they arrive after Election Day. Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s majority opinion says federal law sets casting deadlines, not receipt ones, giving states wide latitude in mail-in voting rules. The decision, hailed by some as a win for state autonomy, has sparked outrage from conservatives like Senator Schmitt and Rep. Hamadeh, who called it “shockingly wrong” and a threat to election integrity. Former President Trump also condemned it, while advocates push for…
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