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Shelby County v Holder

570 U.S. 529 (2013)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year2013
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional because the coverage formula is based on outdated data that no longer reflects current conditions.

Area of Law

constitutional

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