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In brief
Overview
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Background and question before the Court
During oral argument, Justice Sotomayor asked whether the right to vote is a racial entitlement in Section 5.
What each side argues
Petitioner (Shelby County, Alabama) Position
Mr. Rein argued that there are two fallacies in the statement.
What happened at oral argument
Justice Sotomayor asked, "Counsel, are you --".
Justice Breyer asked, "What the question --".
Justice Scalia asked, "But that's true in every State, isn't it?".
What the Court decided
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Guide generated September 24, 2026. Automated validation accepted this version.