As a result of the Court’s decision, state lawmakers nationwide started introducing 100s of harsh measures making it harder to vote. The new laws range from strict photo identification requirements to early voting cutbacks to registration restrictions.
#VotingRightsAct
#ShelbyCountyVsHolder

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2013: #SCOTUS Guts #VotingRightsAct of 1965
Facts: In #ShelbyCountyVsHolder, the SCOTUS struck down the coverage formula as unconstitutional, reasoning it was no longer responsive to current conditions. #SCOTUS did not strike down Sec 5, but w/out a coverage formula, Sec 5 is unenforceable.

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