The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the counting of provisional ballots in Pennsylvania, allowing thousands of votes to be counted, including those missing secrecy envelopes. This decision follows a contentious atmosphere around mail-in voting, fueled by Republican efforts to enforce strict voting laws. Voting rights advocates celebrate the ruling as a victory, asserting that every eligible voter's right to vote must be upheld. Despite ongoing challenges regarding ballot integrity, this ruling bolsters voter participation in a critical battleground state ahead of the 2024 election, where the stakes are exceedingly high.