Courts Wrestle With Legality of Changes to Election Procedures Close to Voting Day

The Purcell principle, established by the Supreme Court, generally cautions against changes to election procedures close to voting day.

The Supreme Court in Washington on Oct. 23, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

In the run-up to Election Day, court battles have emerged over various policies related to ballots, election integrity, and vote-processing procedures.

Each case raises a typical judicial question of whether the policies align with state or federal law. A common issue in many of these cases is whether judges should exercise their discretion to uphold or invalidate policies so close to Nov. 5.