Justices Scrutinize Illinois Ballot Counting Challenge
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Supreme Court justices on Wednesday displayed skepticism towards arguments in a case challenging Illinois' extended mail-in ballot counting rules. Both conservative and liberal justices appeared to find fault with the legal standing of Rep. Michael Bost's challenge, questioning his claim of harm and the basis for candidates with low vote percentages to sue. Lawyers for Bost and Illinois faced pointed questions regarding the criteria for challenging election regulations and the potential implications for future litigation.
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