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Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act prohibits election practices that have what effect?

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Section 2 prohibits any voting practice that gives minority voters less opportunity than white voters to participate in elections and elect candidates of their choice. Unlike Section 5 (which required...

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This question is part of 19 congressional seats at stake as Supreme Court weighs gutting Voting Rights Act. 5 more questions available.