Voting Rights Act

Constitutionality of Detroit's Emergency Manager Challenged

Within days of Kevyn Orr’s appointment as Detroit’s Emergency Manager, a group of elected officials, union representatives, civil rights activist and clergy brought a lawsuit against Gov. Rick Snyder and Treasurer Andy Dillon...more

The Voting Rights Act "Formula" Is Under Review

Executive Summary Today the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Shelby County v. Holder, and considered whether a provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (the “VRA”), which requires certain jurisdictions to...more

Shelby County v. Holder

Brief of Amicus Curiae Cato Institute In Support of Petitioner

It is long past time to declare victory over Jim Crow and move on to a healthier stage of race relations, particularly with respect to how the American people elect their government representatives. This term the Supreme...more