The decision allows the inclusion of ballots received within five business days after the election under Mississippi law.
The Supreme Court determined that federal law allows the counting of mail-in ballots within five business days under a Mississippi state law, as long as the ballots are postmarked by Election Day.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote for the majority that the state law does not conflict with federal law, which sets Election Day as “the Tuesday next after the 1st Monday in November” as the “day for the election.”
Justice Barrett continued, “The election-day statutes say nothing about ballot receipt, and we cannot add to the words Congress chose.”
President Trump’s administration has been seeking to increase voter identification verification measures and restrict mail-in ballots to prevent fraudulent ballots from being counted.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the justices of the Supreme Court as they continue to release the remaining opinions for the outstanding cases of this term.
- For wisdom for Chief Justice Roberts and the justices as they consider the impact of their decisions.
- For President Trump and members of his administration as they seek to increase election integrity.
- For members of Congress as they consider the SAVE America Act that would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.
Sources: The Hill, UPI News
