Supreme Court allows late-arriving mail-in ballots in defeat for Trump
The decision could affect voting deadlines of more than a dozen states that will be pivotal in deciding the control of Congress after the midterm elections.
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"Today’s decision leaves open opportunities for voter fraud that may further undermine Americans' faith in the integrity of this country's election."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Democrats are inviting chaos at the ballot box by allowing elections to drag on for days and weeks after voters cast their ballots."
— Joe Gruters , Politician
"The election-day statutes say nothing about ballot receipt, and we cannot add to the words Congress chose."
— Amy Coney Barrett , Politician
Key People
Amy Coney Barrett is an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Joe Gruters is the chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Samuel Alito is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
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The decision could affect voting deadlines of more than a dozen states that will be pivotal in deciding the control of Congress after the midterm elections.
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