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The Supreme Court has struck down a key pillar of the civil-rights legislation. What does it mean for future elections? Eliza Shapiro offers a primer on the ruling.

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This morning, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in the case Shelby County v. Holder that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional.

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