In 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Voting Rights Act's coverage formula for Section 5 preclearance was unconstitutional, effectively ending the requirement that jurisdictions with a history of discrimination obtain federal approval before making certain election-related changes.
June 25, 2013
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Summary of the Supreme Court's 2013 decision that invalidated the statutory coverage formula that triggered Section 5 preclearance obligations.