No. 19-1257October Term 2019Decided Jul 23, 2021Updated May 23, 2026
Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee
This case was about whether two Arizona voting rules unlawfully burden minority voters: a rule refusing to count ballots cast in the wrong precinct on Election Day, and a law limiting who may collect and return another person’s early mail ballot.
Case status
Decided 6-3 · July 23, 2021 · Opinion by Justice Alito
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- Decision released Jul 23, 2021
- What it's about
This case was about whether two Arizona voting rules unlawfully burden minority voters: a rule refusing to count ballots cast in the wrong precinct on Election Day, and a law limiting who may collect and return another person’s early mail ballot. The Supreme Court upheld both rules.
Question presented
1. Does Arizona's out-of-precinct policy violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act? 2. Does Arizona's ballot-collection law violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act or the Fifteenth Amendment?
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit / Decision released Jul 23, 2021
- Area
Elections, Civil Rights
Timing
Decided July 23, 2021
The Court released its decision on July 23, 2021 without hearing oral argument.
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May 23, 2026 | Court records
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Jul 1, 2021 | Court records
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Apr 27, 2020 | Court records
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