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The Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County v. Holder, which struck down Section 4 and, by extension, Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, created a clear path for discriminatory voting laws to take hold. This article explores how the Supreme Court decision paved the way for second-generation barriers to voting, which legally diminish the influence of minority voters and in some cases, effectively block their participation altogether. It also examines Georgia’s role as a key state advancing these second-generation barriers to voting, alongside proposed legislation aimed at preventing these discriminatory practices before they can impact voters.

Publication Date

Spring 2025

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Voting Rights Act (VRA), Voter ID Laws, Shelby County v. Holder, Voter Suppression, Georgia Elections

Disciplines

Civil Rights and Discrimination | Constitutional Law | Election Law | Law | Law and Race

WHAT’S PAST IS PROLOGUE: THE EFFECTS OF SHELBY COUNTY V. HOLDER IN GEORGIA

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