The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states may count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day even if they arrive later. The decision upholds Mississippi’s five-day grace period and preserves similar rules in more than a dozen states.
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The Supreme Court overturns the murder conviction of Terry Pitchford, citing racial discrimination in jury selection during his 2004 Mississippi trial. The 5-4 ruling highlights ongoing concerns about racial bias in the criminal justice system.