The following is a guest post from Chris Elmendorf and Doug Spencer:
Are the Covered States “More Racist” than Other States?
Christopher S. Elmendorf
Douglas M. Spencer
During oral argument last week in Shelby County v. Holder, the constitutional challenge… Continue reading
Really? with Seth and Kevin. “The South is still the Michael Jordan of racism.” VRA is a backup defender.
“I don’t think you get to say what’s outdated when you’re a small council of old people in robes who can’t… Continue reading
NPR:
SIMON: Based on what was reported about the oral arguments, it seems like the Voting Rights Act might be in trouble.
TOTENBERG: I’d say dead meat. I’d be wildly astonished if Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act,… Continue reading
Justin Levitt posts the order and notes its possible significance, As Ryan Reilly reported, a conservative group tried to block the bailout. Both sides are using the New Hampshire case to debate the fairness and necessity of continued section… Continue reading
The interesting national conversation we are having about race, racism and voting rights should have happened in 2006, when Congress renewed the Voting Rights Act.