Supreme Court halts ruling that limits Voting Rights Act enforcement
NORTH DAKOTA, JUL 24 – The Supreme Court preserved private enforcement under the Voting Rights Act’s Section 2, a path used in over 90% of cases to challenge discriminatory voting maps, experts say.
- On Thursday, the Supreme Court paused a North Dakota redistricting case, preserving enforcement of the Voting Rights Act while new arguments are scheduled for October.
- Amid appeals court splits, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals restricted private lawsuits under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, noting a similar 2023 Arkansas decision.
- Decades of appellate decisions affirm private enforcement, while the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals conflicts with that legacy, as Richard Hasen, UCLA law professor, wrote on the Election Law blog.
- In a rare move, the Supreme Court scheduled new arguments for October after hearing March cases, indicating a significant review process.
- The case could be argued as early as 2026, with a decision by next summer.
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Supreme Court pauses ruling limiting Voting Rights Act challenges
The Supreme Court on Thursday paused a lower court ruling limiting the ability of private individuals to bring lawsuits over potential violations of the Voting Rights Act. The case could be heard by the justices on the merits in the…
Supreme Court pauses ruling limiting Voting Rights Act challenges - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court on Thursday paused a lower court ruling limiting the ability of private individuals to bring lawsuits over potential violations of the Voting Rights Act. The case could be heard by the justices on the merits in the coming term. The justices stayed a ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit regarding a challenge to North Dakota’s state legislative maps from Native American groups. The ruling, which f…
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Supreme Court Halts Lower Court Order Blocking Voting Discrimination Lawsuits - The Thinking Conservative
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