Mississippi's mail-in voting law struck down by federal court

A federal court in Mississippi has temporarily blocked a voting law that would have restricted who can assist someone while voting by mail. The law, known as Senate Bill 2358, was challenged by voting rights and disability rights advocates who argued that it violated federal protections. The court ruled that the law infringed on voters' rights to choose who helps them cast a ballot. Supporters of the law claimed it was necessary to prevent ballot harvesting, but the court found no evidence of a widespread problem. The injunction applies to the upcoming general election in November and the state's August primary.