What was an effect of Shelby County v. Holder (2013)?
A) It allowed states to deny spousal benefits to same-sex couples who had been legally married.
B) It declared that same-sex marriage is a right guaranteed by the American Constitution.
C) Counties and states in the South were able to push through laws making it harder for minorities and poor people to vote.
D) It outlawed requirements that all voters provide driver's licenses or other forms of identification.
E) It allowed corporations to spend indefinite amounts of money in support of political campaigns.

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Shelby County v. Holder struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, which required certain states and counties with a history of racial discrimination in voting to obtain federal approval before changing their voting laws. This decision allowed states and counties to implement voting laws without federal oversight, leading to a wave of new voting restrictions that disproportionately impacted minorities and poor people.

What Was an Effect of Shelby County V