Voting Rights Act Decisions
Mr. Parker and Mr. Samp discussed the recent Supreme Court decisions concerning the Voting Rights Act. The Court determined that judges are … read more
Mr. Parker and Mr. Samp discussed the recent Supreme Court decisions concerning the Voting Rights Act. The Court determined that judges are representatives standing for a particular constituency, making the Voting Rights Act and its prohibition against discrimination in elections applicable to judicial elections. Specifically, the ruling holds that at-large judicial elections, by denying minority populations the ability to elect judges of their choice, violate the Voting Rights Act. close
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