The 2013 Supreme Court decision Shelby County v.Holder interpreting the Voting Rights Act

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The 2013 Supreme Court decision Shelby County v. Holder argued that Congress had set standards for federal oversight that were no longer relevant. The decision did not declare the entire Voting Rights Act unconstitutional, and it was not a victory for the Obama administration. The decision also did not require states to be more diligent in ensuring that minorities have full voting rights. The decision was not unanimous, as it was a 5-4 decision.

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