It’s not good news, it’s not bad news.
It’s bad news followed by a proper ruling.
But repairing the damage done is not permitted.
Three other justices — Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch — would have required ballots that have already been returned to have a witness signature to count.
That’s 3 Justices who would have caused mail-in ballots without signature to be returned.
Where was Kavanaugh?
Kavanaugh was the only Justice to provide commentary for the decision. Why? Was Kavanaugh making excuses?
It’s appalling to allow so many unverified ballots pour into election offices. The lack of verification started in July and ends in early October. SCOTUS is allowing these unverified ballots to be counted.
RE: Kavanaugh was the only Justice to provide commentary for the decision. Why? Was Kavanaugh making excuses?
All I am reading from the mainstream press are these:
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a Trump appointee, said reinstating the restriction is appropriate because it is supported by state election officials and could help avoid disruption that may accompany the lifting of the witness requirement just weeks away from the vote.
“For many years, this Court has repeatedly emphasized that federal courts ordinarily should not alter state election rules in the period close to an election,” Kavanaugh wrote.