The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a major case involving federal rules on mail-in voting, following strong criticism from the Trump administration. At the center of the dispute is whether states can count mail-in ballots that are sent by Election Day but arrive after the deadline.Thirteen states are now in the spotlight, including California, where ballots are currently counted as long as they are postmarked by Election Day, even if they arrive later. The Republican National Committee argues that ballots received after Election Day should not be counted.The justices will consider the issue as President Donald Trump continues to push for limits on mail-in voting and has urged Congress to restrict the system in most cases. Any changes resulting from the case could force states to alter their current voting procedures ahead of the November election.In California, which relies heavily on mail-in voting, such changes could have a significant impact. Critics warn that stricter rules may lead to fewer ballots being counted and increase the risk of voter disenfranchisement, especially if changes are made close to Election Day.A final decision from the Supreme Court is expected by this summer.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

, Calif. —

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a major case involving federal rules on mail-in voting, following strong criticism from the Trump administration.

At the center of the dispute is whether states can count mail-in ballots that are sent by Election Day but arrive after the deadline.

Thirteen states are now in the spotlight, including California, where ballots are currently counted as long as they are postmarked by Election Day, even if they arrive later. The Republican National Committee argues that ballots received after Election Day should not be counted.

The justices will consider the issue as President Donald Trump continues to push for limits on mail-in voting and has urged Congress to restrict the system in most cases. Any changes resulting from the case could force states to alter their current voting procedures ahead of the November election.

In California, which relies heavily on mail-in voting, such changes could have a significant impact. Critics warn that stricter rules may lead to fewer ballots being counted and increase the risk of voter disenfranchisement, especially if changes are made close to Election Day.

A final decision from the Supreme Court is expected by this summer.

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