Shelby County v. Holder
Coverage of Shelby County v. Holder in the Nexus archive.
- America at 250: Civil rights for Black Americans remain under attack
An article marking the U.S.'s 250th anniversary highlights ongoing attacks on civil rights for Black Americans, citing Supreme Court decisions like Shelby County v. Holder and Louisiana v. Callais that weakened the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression laws and gerrymandering. The 2026 'State of Black America' report questions the viability of the American dream amid these challenges, noting a widened Black-white voter turnout gap since 2013.
- SCOTUS is dismantling voting rights, but Virginia offers examples of a way forward
The Supreme Court's recent voting rights decisions are weakening legal protections that enable Black political representation, creating a dilemma for states attempting to address racial vote dilution. Virginia's approach with fair redistricting and civic engagement offers a potential counterexample, though states now face legal risks for both inadequate representation and corrective actions.