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Shelby County v. HolderShelby County v. Holder

Supreme Court of the United States
Nov 9, 2012
No. 12-96
Versions:568 U.S. 1006
133 S. Ct. 594
184 L. Ed. 2d 389
81 U.S.L.W. 3264
2012 U.S. LEXIS 8699

C. A. D. C. Cir. Certiorari granted limited to the following question: “Whether Congress’ decision in 2006 to reauthorize §5 of the Voting Rights Act under the pre-existing coverage formula of § 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act exceeded its authority under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments and thus violated the Tenth Amendment and Article IV of the Constitution.”

Case Details

Case Name: Shelby County v. Holder
Court Name: Supreme Court of the United States
Date Published: Nov 9, 2012
Citations: 568 U.S. 1006; 133 S. Ct. 594; 184 L. Ed. 2d 389; 81 U.S.L.W. 3264; 2012 U.S. LEXIS 8699; No. 12-96
Docket Number: No. 12-96
Court Abbreviation: U.S.
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