Voting Rights Act Oral Argument Response
The case focused on provisions of the 1965 federal Voting Rights Act which ban all states from voting discrimination based on “race or color,” but targets states and areas with a history of racial discrimination in voting. The act requires states and smaller areas to seek permission from the U.S. Justice Department or the federal court in Washington before making changes in the voting process.
Following oral arguments in Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1 v. Holder attorneys spoke to reporters outside the Supreme Cou… read more
Following oral arguments in Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1 v. Holder attorneys spoke to reporters outside the Supreme Court.
The case focused on provisions of the 1965 federal Voting Rights Act which ban all states from voting discrimination based on “race or color,” but targets states and areas with a history of racial discrimination in voting. The act requires states and smaller areas to seek permission from the U.S. Justice Department or the federal court in Washington before making changes in the voting process. close
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