Shelby County v. Holder Archives

October 2, 2018 | Timothy Pratt

Tags: Discrimination, Georgia, Shelby County v. Holder

Georgia ‘Stands Out’ in Voter Discrimination, Experts Say

Reading Time: 6 minutes When the Supreme Court made it easier for states with a history of discrimination to change election laws, Georgia took full advantage — and voters are paying the price.

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Election Integrity

August 15, 2018 | Nina Sparling

Tags: SCOTUS, Shelby County v. Holder, voter suppression

5 Years After ‘Shelby County,’ Democracy Has Suffered

Reading Time: 6 minutes Five years ago, a US Supreme Court decision had the practical effect of making it harder to vote in many states. Americans are still dealing with the consequences, and it’s only getting worse.