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How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election — here are the cases that could land before the court

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With close to 200 cases brewing across the country, many in battleground states that will decide the election, here are some that could land before the Supreme Court .

The high court typically abides by a principle, stemming from a 2006 decision, under which courts should exhibit caution before changing election rules too close to an election to avoid confusing voters and election officials with late-stage changes.

Mississippi law limits late-arriving mail ballots to five business days after Election Day .

Republicans argue this violates a federal law establishing a uniform, nationwide Election Day by extending the election into the following week .

A federal appeals court in Mississippi struck down the Mississippi law, finding it is preempted by federal law.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined to hear two high-stakes mail ballot challenges in Pennsylvania .

Disaster-relief cases constitute one exception to the presumption against judicial activity before elections.

A federal district judge dismissed the lawsuit on technical grounds.

States across the South are reckoning with obstacles to voting access brought on by the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton .

So far, no major cases look like they're destined for Supreme Court review.