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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Quotes from Roberts opinion as to why §4 as enacted was unconstitutional:



http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions...12-96_6k47.pdf (bold = my emphasis)

Quite frankly, by invalidating the formula of §4, Roberts permits the VRA to apply to more than the original nine states. Congress could craft a new formula which is applicable to any State, regardless of their pre-1965 history. In other words, legislation that would treat all states, and all the citizens therein, equally.

Don't we have laws that address equals rights and the right to vote? Why do we even need any new laws?