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Shelby County v. Holder

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Shelby County v. Holder is a landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2013, which ruled that key parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were unconstitutional, specifically the formula used to determine which jurisdictions needed federal approval before changing voting laws or practices. This decision significantly impacted the enforcement of voting rights protections in the United States.

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