Alito Gives Lawyers Plain-English Lesson on Literal Meaning of 'Day' in Late-Ballot Fight
Justice Samuel Alito emphasized the literal meaning of the word 'day' during Supreme Court arguments over late-arriving ballots, as states debate whether they can accept ballots postmarked by a specific day but received after that date.
Justice Samuel Alito emphasized the literal meaning of the word 'day' during oral arguments on a late-ballot fight at the Supreme Court, where states are debating whether to accept ballots postmarked by a certain day despite arriving later. The court heard arguments on whether the mail-based system's potential for delayed delivery invalidates the ballot's validity. Alito explained that a day is defined as 24 hours, rather than a specific time frame or geographical area. This interpretation could significantly impact states' decisions on accepting late-arriving ballots.
