Supreme Court Upholds Late Mail-In Ballots

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states may count mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day if postmarked by the deadline, preserving laws in nearly 30 states.

The decision is a defeat for President Trump, who had sought to restrict such ballots as part of a broader effort to tighten voting rules.

Trump has pursued multiple avenues to reshape election procedures, from executive orders to legislation in Congress, with mixed results.

The ruling ensures that grace periods for mail-in ballots remain in place for the upcoming November elections.