The Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act (Volume 2) (Studies in American Constitutional Heritage)

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Book Synopsis: On June 25, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Shelby County v. Holder, invalidating a key provision of voting rights law. The decision—the culmination of an eight-year battle over the power of Congress to regulate state conduct of elections—marked the closing of a chapter in American politics. That chapter had opened a century earlier in the case of Guinn v. United States, which ushered in national efforts to knock down racial barriers to the ballot. A detailed and timely history, The Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act analyzes changing legislation and the future of voting rights in the United States. In tracing the development of the Voting Rights Act from its inception, Charles S. Bullock III, Ronald Keith Gaddie, and Justin J. Wert begin by exploring the political and legal aspects of the Jim Crow electoral regime. Detailing both the subsequent struggle to enact the law and its impact, they explain why the Voting Rights Act was necessary. The authors draw on court cases and election data to bring their discussion to the present with an examination of the 2006 revision and renewal of the act, and its role in shaping the southern political environment in the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections, when Barack Obama was chosen. Bullock, Gaddie, and Wert go on to closely evaluate the 2013 Shelby County decision, describing how the ideological makeup of the Supreme Court created an appellate environment that made the act ripe for a challenge. Rigorous in its scholarship and thoroughly readable, this book goes beyond history and analysis to provide compelling and much-needed insight into the ways voting rights legislation has shaped the United States. The Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act illuminates the historical roots—and the human consequences—of a critical chapter in U.S. legal history.

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Discover the captivating story behind the Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act with Volume 2 of this groundbreaking series, Studies in American Constitutional Heritage. Dive into the intricate details of the historic Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court decision that changed American politics forever. This compelling book offers a detailed analysis of the legislation, its evolution, and the future of voting rights in the United States.

Uncover the origins of the Voting Rights Act and its pivotal role in dismantling the oppressive Jim Crow electoral regime. Authors Charles S. Bullock III, Ronald Keith Gaddie, and Justin J. Wert skillfully explore the political and legal aspects of this landmark legislation, shedding light on why it was indispensable for ensuring equal access to the ballot.

With careful examination of court cases and election data, this book delves into the 2006 revision and renewal of the Voting Rights Act. Gain valuable insights into its profound impact on the southern political landscape during the historic 2008 and 2012 presidential elections, when Barack Obama secured his place in history.

Don't miss the thought-provoking assessment of the 2013 Shelby County decision, which challenged the very foundation of the Voting Rights Act. Understand how the ideological dynamics of the Supreme Court set the stage for this landmark case. Through meticulous research and accessible writing, Bullock, Gaddie, and Wert provide an invaluable resource that goes beyond mere analysis, giving you a deeper understanding of the law's impact on the United States.

Expand your knowledge and gain unique insights into the historical roots and the lasting consequences of a crucial chapter in U.S. legal history. Order your copy of The Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act now to be part of the vital conversation surrounding voting rights in America.

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