June 25, 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of Shelby County vs. Holder, a pivotal Supreme Court case that was devastating for voting rights.

• Shelby County v. Holder invalidated the section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) that required certain states and local governments to obtain federal approval before implementing any changes to their voting laws or practices if the states had a history of voting discrimination against racial, ethnic, and language minorities. It also invalidated the formula that determined which jurisdictions fall under federal oversight.
• In Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court asked Congress to come up with a modern-day formula that protects voting rights. The Voting Rights Advancement Act accomplishes this by enacting voter protections for states with a record of suppressive voting practices in the last 25 years.
• Since Shelby County v. Holder, there has been a steady increase in the number of restrictive voting laws that disproportionately suppress turnout among minorities, young adults, and the elderly - The Voting Rights Advancement Act provides the necessary tools to address these discriminatory voting practices and protects all Americans’ access to the ballot box.
• Earlier this month, the Supreme Court issued an important decision in Allen v. Milligan, a case involving Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In a 5-4 opinion, the Supreme Court upheld the district court's decision, ruling that Alabama must create a second majority Black congressional district in compliance with Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
• Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing, the League of Women Voters of Alabama and LWVUS filed an amicus brief along with the Southern Poverty Law Center and Stand Up Mobile.  LWV Press Release.