New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Republican National Committee’s attempt to overrule state laws that allow for the counting of ballots for federal elections that were mailed on time but received after Election Day:

“The right to vote has been a sacred promise for generations. All eligible Americans should be able to exercise that constitutional right, free from roadblocks and unnecessary restrictions. Those who cast their ballots on time in accordance with state laws should never be afraid that their vote will not be counted. We are stronger as a nation when more people vote. The Supreme Court has upheld this in principle, but it is up to us to make it a reality. Go out, vote, and make your voice heard. My office will never stop fighting to protect your right to do so.” – AG James