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Shelby County v. Holder
Supreme Court decision that invalidated the coverage formula used for federal preclearance under the Voting Rights Act.
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What happened
Supreme Court decision that invalidated the coverage formula used for federal preclearance under the Voting Rights Act.
Why it matters
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Impact on Black Americans
Weakened one of the most important federal voting-rights enforcement tools.
2013
Supreme Court decision that invalidated the coverage formula used for federal preclearance under the Voting Rights Act.
Outcome
Weakened one of the most important federal voting-rights enforcement tools.
Era context
Previous era-adjacent record: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Shelby County v. Holder
Case overview
Shelby County v. Holder
Case summary and background
Shelby County v. Holder
Case background and analysis
Effects of Shelby County v. Holder on the Voting Rights Act
Research summary explaining how the ruling weakened preclearance and opened the door to restrictive voting laws.
Shelby County v. Holder
Case overview summarizing the decision and the role of the Voting Rights Act provision that was struck down.
Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court Opinion
Opinion text for the 2013 decision invalidating the Section 4 coverage formula used for preclearance.
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