2013

Shelby County v. Holder

Alabama, AL

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The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the coverage formula of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Shelby County v. Holder, effectively removing the 'preclearance' requirement for states with histories of voting discrimination. The Court ruled that the formula was outdated and no longer justified federal oversight, allowing …

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