Part 5/14:
The Court’s Evolving View of Racial Redistricting
This reliance on race-based districting was not without controversy. The 2013 Supreme Court case Shelby County v. Holder, which struck down key provisions requiring federal approval before jurisdictions could change voting laws, signaled a shift. Chief Justice Roberts argued that America had progressed enough by then, rendering some protections unnecessary. But critics warned that this decision loosened safeguards against suppression and discrimination.