Legal actions by Republicans focus on issues such as ensuring absentee ballots are counted only if they arrive by Election Day and enforcing requirements like dating mailed ballots. The RNC believes that these efforts are necessary to uphold election integrity, claiming that current practices in states like Pennsylvania and North Carolina violate the law, USA Today reported.
Democrats and civil rights organizations are actively seeking to challenge these restrictions and prevent any sudden changes to election rules. The RNC claims their lawsuits aim to uphold the law, with RNC Chairman Michael Whatley criticizing certain state practices for undermining electoral integrity. As noted by Sean Morales-Doyle from the Brennan Center for Justice, this year has seen an unprecedented amount of litigation regarding election matters.
Some important cases are enumerated here:
Mississippi: Absentee Ballot Deadline Case
A legal battle in Mississippi with regards to absentee ballot deadlines may reach the Supreme Court, which has the potential to affect the voting rights across the nation. Mississippi allows mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if they arrive within five days. The RNC argues this violates federal law that states voting ends on Election Day, while county officials say ballots must be cast by that date but can arrive later. If the Supreme Court sides with the RNC, it could invalidate many ballots across several states.Also Read : Who is the male A-list star who is the subject of an alleged tape with Sean Diddy Combs? He’s horrified the tape is being shopped around
Georgia: Certification Delays from New Rules
In Georgia, multiple lawsuits could impact the timely certification of county election results. A new rule requires manual hand counts of ballots in thousands of precincts. The DNC and Georgia Democratic Party argue the state legislature did not authorize this change, which could cause delays and confusion. Additionally, two county election boards are suing over the hand-count rule. Democrats seek to ensure that the certification deadline remains firm, as last-minute changes may disrupt the election process.
Pennsylvania: Absentee Ballot Errors
Pennsylvania faces significant cases regarding errors on absentee ballots. Earlier, the state Apex Court ruled that ballots with missing or incorrect dates should not be taken into account, but the American Civil Liberties Union(ACLU) has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to review this ruling, claiming it violates civil rights laws. Meanwhile, the RNC is challenging state guidance that allows ballot corrections instead of outright rejections, impacting how absentee ballots are processed.Also Read : Taylor Swift becomes the richest female musician in the world. Here’s how much she is worth and who she beat
North Carolina: Voter ID Requirements
In North Carolina, a legal battle over voter registration identification requirements could affect 225,000 voters. The RNC argues that the State Board of Elections has not enforced ID rules, allowing potential noncitizen registrations.
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