Court Case
Shelby County v. Holder
Supreme Court decision that invalidated the coverage formula used for federal preclearance under the Voting Rights Act.
Year
2013
Impact
Negative
Status
Active
Party
Unknown
Era
Contemporary Era
Impact Context
Weakened one of the most important federal voting-rights enforcement tools.
What This Policy Did
Weakened one of the most important federal voting-rights enforcement tools.
Evidence and Linked Records
John Lewis Voting Access Restoration Act
Critical • Idea • 2 linked bills
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Sources
Brennan Center for Justice • Nonprofit
Research summary explaining how the ruling weakened preclearance and opened the door to restrictive voting laws.
Brennan Center for Justice • Nonprofit
Case overview summarizing the decision and the role of the Voting Rights Act provision that was struck down.
Supreme Court / Justia • Government
Opinion text for the 2013 decision invalidating the Section 4 coverage formula used for preclearance.