Question

Explain why the facts of Shelby Co. led to the ruling of the case.

Answer 1

The Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder, (2013) held that the coverage formula set forth in Section 4(b) of the Act was unconstitutional, and as a consequence, no jurisdictions are now subject to the coverage formula in Section 4(b) or to Sections 4(f)(4) and 5 of Act.

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