A judge of the United States Supreme Court of Justice denied a request from Pennsylvania Republicans on Friday to stop the counting of votes received after the day of the elections, referring the challenge to the full court for a decision on Saturday.

Judge Samuel Alito meanwhile ordered Pennsylvania to separate the votes that came from the elections, thus confirming a decision already taken by the electoral authorities of that state.

The ruling when the Democrat Joe biden He was ahead of Donald Trump in a key state that can ensure his access to the White House.

Trump has not ceased to denounce the vote by correspondence, claiming, without any proof, that it generates a vast electoral fraud.

Democrats have opted for the postal route to vote in much greater proportion than Republicans.