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The court effectively eliminated that part of the law — its Section 5 — in 2013 in Shelby County v. Holder, by a 5 to 4 vote.
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Court eliminated Section 5 of the law in 2013 in Shelby County v Holder by 5 to 4 vote
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{
    "case": "Shelby County v. Holder",
    "vote": "5 to 4",
    "year": 2013,
    "law_section": "Section 5"
}
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Law Supreme Court
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February 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM (6 months ago)

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Supreme Court and the Future of Voting Rights
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/us/supreme-court-voting-redistricting.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250810&instance_id=160263&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203617&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

The Supreme Court is considering challenges to the Voting Rights Act, potentially impacting minority voting rights. The article discusses the court's recent actions on election cases, highlighting concerns about partisan gerrymandering and the role of federal courts. It also examines the potential consequences of weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Supreme Court Voting Rights Gerrymandering Election Law Voting Rights Act Politics Civil Rights

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