Which court case in 2013 struck down the formula for determining the states covered under the Section 5 preclearance requirement of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
A) Rick Perry et al. v. Holder
B) Shelby County v. Holder
C) Reynolds v. Simms
D) Texas v. Holder

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Shelby County v. Holder struck down the formula in Section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act, which determined the states covered under the preclearance requirement in Section 5. The Supreme Court ruled that the formula was outdated and not reflective of current voting practices, and therefore unconstitutional.

Which Court Case in 2013 Struck Down the Formula for Determining