Docket 95-2031
Docket 95-2031
Young v. Fordice
The Supreme Court ruled that Mississippi was required to obtain federal pre-clearance under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 before implementing a new dual voter registration system designed to comply with the National Voter Registration Act.
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- Decided
- Decision released
- Mar 31, 1997
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The Supreme Court ruled that Mississippi was required to obtain federal pre-clearance under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 before implementing a new dual voter registration system designed to comply with the National Voter Registration Act.
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Case Accepted
Arguments HeardUpcoming
Decision ReleasedMar 31, 1997
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