Episode 651: Fringe Federal Court Ruling Invalidating the Counting of Mail-In Ballots in Mississippi After Election Day is Challenged by Pro-Voter Groups

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Nov. 14, 2024
Fringe Federal Court Ruling Invalidating the Counting of Mail-In Ballots in Mississippi After Election Day is Challenged by Pro-Voter Groups
In a case likely destined for the U.S. Supreme Court, a federal appeals court struck down a Mississippi law allowing receipt and counting of mail-in ballots up to five days after election day. Pro-voter groups are fighting back.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

National Conference of State Legislators - Receipt and Postmark Deadlines for Absentee/Mail Ballots
NPR - Appeals court sides with GOP on Miss. law that provides grace period for mail ballots
Reuters - US appeals court says counting ballots received after Election Day is illegal
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (via Democracy Docket) - PETITION OF INTERVENOR DEFENDANTS - APPELLEES VET VOICE FOUNDATION AND THE MISSISSIPPI ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS FOR REHEARING EN BANC
Groups Taking Action:

Vet Voice Foundation, Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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