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The Preamble promises to 'secure the Blessings of Liberty'—why did Shelby County v. Holder gut the Voting Rights Act in 2013, opening the door to voter suppression?
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On June 25, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act was unconstitutional. This eliminated preclearance—the requirement that states with histories of discrimination...
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