Mississippi Challenge to Election Mail Rules

Supreme Court considers postmarked vs. received by Election Day for ballots.
Mississippi appeals after 5th Circuit ruling, citing state rights.
Attorney General Lynn Fitch argues states can accept postmarked ballots.
Republicans claim this conflicts with federal law requiring ballots received by Election Day.
President Trump challenges late receipt rules; veterans and retired Mississippians support delayed counting.
Court may issue decision by summer, affecting 17 states and 14 overseas voter measures.
RNC warns of chaos over potential ballot flipping and distrust.
Mississippi's case is fourth election mail case this term.
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