The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case from Illinois Congressman Mike Bost regarding a state law allowing counting of mail-in ballots received up to 14 days post-Election Day. Bost and Republican electors argue this law dilutes the value of votes and infringes upon their rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court previously dismissed their case, asserting that they lacked adequate injury to support legal standing, a decision they allege reflects a growing trend to limit candidate standing in election-related cases.
The ability of candidates and parties to sue over state laws affecting their campaigns has been narrowed again, creating a potential barrier for future electoral challenges.
Illinois congressman Mike Bost argues that the state law on mail-in ballots dilutes lawfully cast votes, infringing on voting and candidacy rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
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