On the recordMarch 19, 2017
The Roberts court, in another narrow 5-4 decision in Shelby County, substituted its conclusions for that of Congress and gutted core protections of the Voting Rights Act.
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congress.govThe Roberts court, in another narrow 5-4 decision in Shelby County, substituted its conclusions for that of Congress and gutted core protections of the Voting Rights Act.
Hirono condemns the Shelby County decision for undermining voting rights protections.
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