The ruling from the 5th Circuit Court declares that ballots mailed by Election Day may not be counted if they arrive late. This decision jeopardizes the legality of voting procedures in Mississippi, just days before an election, and could potentially affect laws in 18 states that accept similar ballots.
Judge Louis Guirola Jr. noted the constitutional responsibility that states have over their election procedures. He emphasized that while Congress has the power to alter state laws, federal rules regarding mail ballots have not been established, highlighting the states' authority over 'the times, places and manner' of federal elections.
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