New Lawsuit Challenges Mississippi’s Burdensome, Unconstitutional Absentee Ballot Requirements during COVID-19 Pandemic

(Jackson, Miss.)– A lawsuit filed in federal court today against Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson and Attorney General Lynn Fitch challenges the constitutionality of Mississippi’s absentee ballot requirements, including the state’s Excuse Requirement, Notarization Requirement, and Cure Prohibition, as enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the November 2020 general election. The plaintiffs in the … Continue reading New Lawsuit Challenges Mississippi’s Burdensome, Unconstitutional Absentee Ballot Requirements during COVID-19 Pandemic