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politics6 days ago•9 min saved

Supreme Court Closes in on Birthright Citizenship, Transgender Bans, and Other High‑Stakes Decisions

With weeks left in its term, the Supreme Court will issue rulings on birthright citizenship via Trump’s order, state bans on transgender athletes, the president’s power to remove independent‑agency officials (FTC), firing a Fed governor (Lisa Cook), grace periods for mail ballots, TPS terminations for Syria and Haiti, limits on coordinated campaign spending, and gun possession by a marijuana user—potentially reshaping immigration, civil rights, administrative law, elections, and gun policy.

via CBS News|

#birthright-citizenship #independent-agencies #mail-ballots

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Postal Service under strain as Trump orders tighter mail-ballot controls

The USPS, already dealing with a cash shortfall and cost-cutting pressures, faces a presidential executive order aimed at restricting mail voting by compiling lists of eligible voters and directing the Postal Service to send only ballots for those voters. The order has been challenged by more than 20 states as unconstitutional, underscoring a broader political battle over voting by mail amid ongoing postal strain.

via The New York Times|

#election-law #executive-order #mail-ballots

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Court hints at strict ballot-receipt rule, threatening late-arriving California mail ballots

The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative bloc signaled readiness to rule that ballots must be received by election day to be counted, potentially upending California’s practice of counting late-arriving mail ballots and pressuring voters to mail earlier. The case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, challenges state rules allowing postmarked ballots that arrive after Election Day to be counted, a practice followed by several western states. A ruling upholding a strict receipt deadline could redefine how ballots are handled nationwide and affect election timing and outcomes.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #election-law #late-ballots

politics2 months ago•14 min saved

SCOTUS weighs late-arriving ballots in Mississippi election case

The Supreme Court heard arguments over whether ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted in a Mississippi case, a pivotal voting-rights dispute that could reshape late-arrival mail-in ballot rules nationwide.

via AP News|

#elections #mail-ballots #mississippi

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Supreme Court to rule on counting late mail ballots amid grace-period debates

The Supreme Court will decide in Watson v. RNC whether Mississippi’s and similar states’ post-Election Day deadlines for counting mail ballots conflict with federal election laws, potentially affecting 14 states and military/overseas voters using grace periods. The ruling could reshape how late ballots are treated ahead of the November midterms, amid ongoing political battles over mail voting; a decision is expected by late June or early July, which could force states to adjust deadlines and voter education if grace periods are struck down.

via CBS News|

#election-deadlines #grace-period #mail-ballots

politics2 months ago•74 min saved

Court weighs ending grace periods for late mail ballots

The Supreme Court is considering whether states may end grace periods that allow late-arriving mail ballots to be counted after Election Day, potentially reducing which ballots are counted and impacting election outcomes in affected states.

via AP News|

#elections #grace-periods #mail-ballots

law6 months ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court to Decide on Mail-In Ballot Laws and Voting Restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging whether states can count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, a practice currently allowed in about 20 states, including Mississippi, which is contesting a law that grants a five-day grace period for mail ballots. The case could impact voting procedures and the counting of late-arriving ballots in future elections.

via NPR|

#election-law #grace-period #law

law6 months ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court to Rule on Validity of Late Mail-In Ballots

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether states can continue to count late-arriving mail ballots, a contentious issue linked to election laws and political debates, with a decision expected by late June to impact future elections.

via AP News|

#elections #late-arriving-ballots #law

law9 months ago•1 min saved

Pennsylvania courts mandate counting undated mail-in ballots before midterms

An appeals court in Pennsylvania ruled that mail ballots cannot be discarded solely because of misdated envelopes, citing that such a requirement violates voters' rights and offers little benefit in preventing fraud, potentially impacting future elections.

via Politico|

#election-law #law #mail-ballots

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Second Judge Blocks Key Parts of Trump’s Election Executive Order

A second federal judge has blocked additional provisions of President Trump's voting-related executive order, including requirements for proof of citizenship when registering to vote and restrictions on counting mail ballots postmarked by Election Day, affirming that states have the constitutional authority over election rules.

via NPR|

#executive-order #judge #mail-ballots

law11 months ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court to review GOP challenge on Illinois mail-in ballot deadlines

The Supreme Court will review a case challenging Illinois's practice of counting mail ballots received after Election Day, focusing on who has standing to sue, with the case set for the upcoming term in October. The lawsuit, filed by GOP figures including Rep. Michael Bost, was dismissed by lower courts due to lack of standing, but the Supreme Court's consideration could impact election law practices.

via The Hill|

#election-law #illinois #law

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Tensions Rise in Pennsylvania Politics Amid Election Law Controversies

Bucks County Republicans protested against Democratic commissioners for voting to count undated or misdated mail ballots, defying a state Supreme Court ruling. The controversy is linked to the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race recount. Democratic Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia's comments about violating the law to highlight the issue sparked backlash, leading to calls for her and fellow commissioner Bob Harvie's resignation. The protest reflects broader frustrations with election processes in the county.

via WHYY|

#bucks-county #democrats #election-controversy

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Pennsylvania Senate Race Marred by Ongoing Mail Ballot Controversies

In Pennsylvania, legal battles over the use of mail ballots in elections persist, highlighting ongoing disputes about voting procedures and election integrity.

via The New York Times|

#election #litigation #mail-ballots

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court Decisions Shape Pennsylvania's Election Ballot Rules

Recent litigation in Pennsylvania has clarified that mail ballots will be rejected if voters fail to properly date affidavits, but voters can use provisional ballots on Election Day if they make mistakes. With 390,000 mail ballots outstanding, many provisional ballots are expected, potentially favoring Democrats. About 35,000 voters may use provisional ballots if they don't return their mail ballots. The handling of these ballots could impact election results and lead to further legal scrutiny.

via NBC News|

#democratic-party #election-rules #mail-ballots

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

GOP Sues Nevada Over Non-Postmarked Mail Ballots

The Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign have filed a federal lawsuit to prevent Nevada from counting mail ballots received after Election Day, arguing it violates federal law. This challenge is part of a broader GOP effort to shorten mail ballot return windows, which Democrats argue suppresses voter participation. Nevada's universal mail voting program, established in 2021, allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within four days after. Critics say the GOP's push could disenfranchise military and other voters who rely on mail ballots.

via NPR|

#2024-election #mail-ballots #nevada