ACLU Seeks Extended Deadline for Ballot Curing in Arizona

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the League of United Latin American Citizens-Arizona have filed an emergency petition with the Arizona Supreme Court to extend the deadline for voters to cure mail-in ballot signature issues, claiming that many ballots remain unprocessed and voters have not been adequately notified of problems. The current deadline is set for 5 p.m. on Sunday, which the petitioners argue could disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters. The Arizona Republican Party and the Republican National Committee oppose this petition, asserting that it could delay election results and undermine existing laws governing ballot curing. They argue that the ACLU's request is an attempt to manipulate the election process and may lead to a perpetual curing period. Election officials have reported that a significant number of mail-in ballots remain to be verified, particularly in Maricopa County, raising concerns about the timely counting of votes. The Supreme Court's decision on this matter could have a substantial impact on the outcome of the election in Arizona.