Supreme Court skeptical of laws counting mail-in ballots after election day

The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case that tests whether states should be allowed to count ballots that are mailed on time but arrive after Election Day. The case could have broad implications.

By Nina Totenberg

Alito gives lawyers plain-English lesson on meaning of 'day' as Supreme Court weighs late-ballot fight

Justice Samuel Alito emphasized the literal meaning of the word “day" as the Supreme Court heard arguments Monday about whether states can legally accept late-arriving ballots that are postmarked by Election Day.

Takeaways from arguments in the Supreme Court case that could end grace periods for mail-in ballots - CNN

Takeaways from arguments in the Supreme Court case that could end grace periods for mail-in ballots  CNN

Supreme Court conservatives lean toward Republican bid to limit mail-in voting

Mississippi's law counts mail-in ballots sent by some voters if they were postmarked on or before, and received up to five business days after, Election Day.