On the recordJune 23, 2021
The Supreme Court of the United States found Section 5 to be constitutional.
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congress.govThe Supreme Court of the United States found Section 5 to be constitutional.
Butterfield reiterates the Supreme Court's ruling on Section 5's constitutionality.
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