March 24, 2016

ACS Conference Call: Voting Rights Litigation Update


The Supreme Court’s 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder effectively nullified a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the most effective civil rights law ever enacted.  As a result, until Congress amends the Act, voting rights litigation will be the only path available to minority voters seeking to protect their rights against discriminatory voting laws.

On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, the American Constitution Society hosted a conference call discussing current issues in voting rights litigation.

 

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