Supreme Court sounds skeptical of late-arriving ballots

The Supreme Court expressed skepticism about state laws that permit counting late-arriving mail ballots, a matter closely linked to former President Trump's campaign against mail-in voting. This case from Mississippi could affect 13 other states and D.C., which have similar grace periods for mail ballots. A decision is expected by late June, impacting the upcoming 2026 midterms.

Justices raised concerns about potential fraud from late ballots, while Mississippi's Solicitor General highlighted a lack of evidence of such fraud. Justices also debated whether state laws for military ballots could withstand scrutiny. Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated that Congress should address this issue, warning of "confusion and disenfranchisement."