The Supreme Court's conservative justices have shown skepticism regarding state laws that permit counting late-arriving mail-in ballots during hearings on a Mississippi case with significant implications for voters across 13 other states and D.C. These laws are a focal point of former President Donald Trump’s broader criticism towards mail-in voting, despite a lack of evidence for widespread fraud.
Justice Samuel Alito asked about potential fraud from 'a big stash of ballots' arriving too late, while Mississippi's Solicitor General Scott Stewart defended the state's law, noting no fraud cases linked to late mail-in ballots have been presented. The liberal justices, however, argued that changes to these policies could lead to voter confusion, risking disenfranchisement just months before a major election. A ruling is anticipated by late June, aimed at shaping the counting process for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
Justice Samuel Alito asked about potential fraud from 'a big stash of ballots' arriving too late, while Mississippi's Solicitor General Scott Stewart defended the state's law, noting no fraud cases linked to late mail-in ballots have been presented. The liberal justices, however, argued that changes to these policies could lead to voter confusion, risking disenfranchisement just months before a major election. A ruling is anticipated by late June, aimed at shaping the counting process for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
