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Voting Rights Act (VRA) protections after Shelby County v. Holder (2013)

The impact of the Shelby County v. Holder decision on Voting Rights Act protections, including the removal of preclearance and the introduction of new voting restrictions.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What legal and electoral changes since 2013 have most affected the Voting Rights Act’s reach and how have courts responded?

Since the Supreme Court’s 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision removed the Section 4(b) coverage formula that triggered federal preclearance, states have enacted scores of new voting restrictions and...