Summary
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has filed an amicus brief in a Supreme Court case about Mississippi's mail-in ballot rules. The case focuses on whether ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted even if received up to five days later. The DNC argues that changing the current rules could make it harder for some groups to vote.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court case is named Watson v. Republican National Committee.
- Mississippi allows absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within five business days.
- The DNC filed a brief to support the current counting rules, arguing they help military and overseas voters.
- A federal trial court supported Mississippi's law, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit struck it down.
- Mississippi appealed to the Supreme Court, saying the 5th Circuit's decision conflicts with federal laws.
- About 30 U.S. states and Washington D.C. have similar mail-in ballot rules.
- The Constitutional Accountability Center (CAC) also filed a brief, arguing in favor of Mississippi's rules.
