Holding: Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional. Its formula can no longer be used a

[warrior1]

Holding: Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional. Its formula can no longer be used as a basis for subjecting jurisdictions to preclearance.

http://www.scotusblog.com/

[warrior1]

1. more

Section 4 is unconstitutional in light of current conditions. In 1966, the formula was rational in both practice and theory.

[warrior1]

2. and this

The Court makes clear that: "Our decision in no way affects the permanent, nationwide ban on racial discrimination in voting found in [Section] 2. We issue no holding on [Section] 5 itself, only on the coverage formula. Congress may draft another formula based on current conditions"

[TDale313]

7. Yeah, I'm sure congress will get right on that.

Sigh.

[warrior1]

3. more

In Justice Ginsburg's dissent, she says: "In the Court's view, the very success of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act demands its dormancy."

[warrior1]

4. predictable

In his concurrence, Justice Thomas says he would strike Section 5 as well.

[graham4anything]

5. So it is up to congress... how will congress handle this, and who should be covered under it?

[warrior1]

6. what they always do in the house

vote to end abortion