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Which Supreme Court decision on June 25, 2013, invalidated Section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act and ended federal preclearance?

Explanation

In Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court struck down the coverage formula in Section 4(b), ending the requirement that certain states obtain federal approval before changing voting laws.