Supreme Court upholds 18 states' post‑Election Day ballot laws, delivering a blow to President Trump's election‑rule efforts

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on ballot timing. The Court held that state laws permitting ballots to be counted after Election Day are lawful. The decision applies to 18 states that have such post‑Election Day provisions. The ruling reverses lower‑court orders that had blocked those laws. It provides immediate relief to the states as they prepare for upcoming elections. The judgment marks another setback for President Trump's campaign to tighten voting rules. Election officials in the affected states can now proceed with current procedures. Observers will watch how the decision influences future litigation over voting deadlines.