Step-by-step explanation:
One consequence of the Shelby County v. Holder ruling is that it is easier for states to suppress voting. The court's decision invalidated a provision of the Voting Rights Act that required certain states and jurisdictions with a history of discrimination to obtain federal approval before changing their voting laws or procedures. This has allowed some states to implement changes that make it more difficult for certain groups of people to vote, such as restrictive voter ID laws and cuts to early voting periods.