Fifth Circuit Court Affirms Unlawfulness of Counting Ballots After Election Day in 18 States, Including California and Illinois

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed that counting ballots received after Election Day is unlawful, marking a significant win for Judicial Watch. The organization, led by Tom Fitton, highlighted concerns over practices in 18 states, including California, where ballots can be counted up to seven days late, and Illinois, where the deadline extends to 14 days. Judicial Watch is currently engaged in federal court battles to challenge these practices. Fitton also criticized what he termed 'left-wing activists' interfering with Donald Trump's agenda, asserting that recent judicial actions represent a coup against the former president. Additionally, Fitton called for more accountability from the FBI and DOJ, urging figures like Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to take action against perceived overreach. The narrative surrounding judicial actions continues to be a contentious issue, with various voices calling for an end to what they describe as a judicial coup against Trump.