Ginsburg’s death leaves eight justices to deal with upcoming election issues – meaning possible 4-4 deadlock

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg means eight justices would have to decide issues around what is shaping up to be the most litigated election in US history, with a 4-4 deadlock a distinct possibility.The nation’s highest court has already been asked to rule on voting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and it is all but certain to face more legal questions as lower court rulings are appealed and new cases filed after the election.It could be called upon to decide…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3102310/ginsburgs-death-leaves-eight-justices-deal-upcoming