The Voting Rights Act Under Review: Shelby County v. Holder and the Consequences of Change

The right to vote is one of the quintessential rights held by a citizen of the United States. Voting not only decides who will be elected President, but also effects changes to people’s healthcare, welfare, security, and ability to make the world a better place for future generations. Because the practice of voting and the right to vote are so important to people’s lives, it was astonishing to discover in the summer of 2013 that the Supreme Court of the United States dealt a detrimental blow to the long-standing protection of minority voting rights. Read More …