[EL] simple-minded question about Shelby County decision

[Richard Winger]

I have only read today's decision once, and that was over an hour ago.  I could re-read it to answer my question, but I'm lazy and will ask the list.   What part of the US Constitution supports today's decision?

It can't be the 10th amendment, because the 15th amendment gives Congress authority to act against racial discrimination in voting.

It can't be the 14th amendment.  The equal protection clause applies to people, not states.

Today's decision seems to place the Court in the role of a super-legislature, not a court.  The court can't strike down a law without relying on some part of the US Constitution, so what part is it relying on?

Richard Winger

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