Supreme Court rules states can accept mail ballots after Election Day

In a closely divided 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court allowed states to accept mail-in ballots after Election Day, reversing a challenge from the Republican National Committee. This ruling supports the practice of more than a dozen states that deem mail ballots valid if they were postmarked by Election Day. The decision is a significant boost for mail-in voting, which has become increasingly important in recent elections as voters seek more convenient ways to cast their ballots. The ruling has implications for future elections and could influence voter turnout and the ongoing political debate over election integrity.