The Supreme Court's 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder effectively invalidated key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to protect the voting rights of non-white populations, particularly in areas with a history of discriminatory practices. By striking down the formula used to determine which jurisdictions required federal approval for changes to voting laws, the ruling made it easier for states to implement measures that could suppress minority voting. As a result, many argue that the decision has had a detrimental impact on the electoral participation and representation of non-white populations in the affected areas.
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