The Supreme Court seemed receptive on Oct. 8 that a Republican congressman should be allowed to challenge an Illinois law that enables the counting of ballots for two weeks after Election Day.
Arguments in the case focused on the question of legal standing, as opposed to the merits of the lawsuit contesting the Illinois statute.
If the lawmaker wins at the high court, his stalled lawsuit would be reinstated and would continue its journey in the lower courts.
Standing refers to the right of someone to sue in court. A party must show a strong enough connection to the claim to justify participating in a lawsuit….