The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and allies protested the Dakota Access Pipeline as a threat to water and treaty rights, drawing global attention to Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice.
📍Standing Rock, North Dakota, ND
👤IndigenousLand & treaties
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The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and allies protested the Dakota Access Pipeline as a threat to water and treaty rights, drawing global attention to Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice.
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 The Court ruled that the formula was outdated and …
📍Alabama, AL
👤Voting rights
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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 The Court ruled that the formula was outdated and no longer justified federal oversight, allowing states to change voting laws without federal approval. This decision led to a surge in restrictive voting laws in several states.
