Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge

The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision allows states to count mailed ballots arriving after Election Day, dismissing a challenge led by President Donald Trump. This ruling affirms the practices of more than half the states and the District of Columbia, which have long permitted such ballots. The decision underscores the ongoing debate over election integrity and voter access, reinforcing states' rights to implement flexible voting laws. This ruling could influence future election regulations and the broader discourse on electoral processes in the U.S.