In the 2013 Supreme Court case Shelby County v. Holder, Chief Justice Roberts claimed that racism in governance had ended, leading to the dismantling of significant protections under the Voting Rights Act. Critics argue this interpretation has drastically undermined civil rights, enabling states to reinstate discriminatory practices reminiscent of the 1965 struggles. The article discusses how the current administration's actions and rhetoric echo this flawed understanding of American history and the ongoing necessity for vigilance against racial injustice in institutions, particularly in education and voting.
Chief Justice John Roberts declared that racism was dead in America, justifying the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act and dismissing the ongoing discrimination that still exists.
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision, states began to recreate the same pervasive and rampant racial discrimination that Congress had fought against in 1965.
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