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 Is Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act Constitutional? - MP3
Running Time: 01:04:14

Practice Groups Podcasts

This podcast features a discussion and commentary by our panel of experts on the recent federal district court decision in Shelby County v. Holder, upholding the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. On this previously recorded Teleforum conference call, the experts provide analysis of the case and the impact of the decision, followed by questions from callers.

Featuring:

  • Ms. Nancy Abudu, Staff Counsel, The American Civil Liberties Union's Voting Rights Project
  • Mr. Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation's Center for Legal and Judicial Studies
  • Moderator: Mr. Roger Clegg, President and General Counsel, The Center for Equal Opportunity
  • Introduction: Mr. Dean A. Reuter, Vice President & Director of Practice Groups, The Federalist Society

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