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Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) Section 2 prohibits any voting qualification, practice, or procedure that “results in the denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen … on account of race or color.” Importantly, courts have long held that plaintiffs need not show intentional  discrimination; an effect-based claim is sufficient. In redistricting, a central question is whether a map “dilutes” minority voting power (i.e. minimizes their ability to elect candidates

The Supreme Court’s Shift: Rewriting 90 Years of Agency Independence In a momentous turn, the Supreme Court has signaled its intention to...

Understanding the Legal Sphere: A Closer Look at the Amicus Brief In the complex world of legal practice, there are many terms, phrases,...

Title: Understanding Chevron Doctrine and Its Impact on Administrative Law Introduction: Chevron deference, also known as Chevron...