[EL] VRA Universality?

[Thomas J. Cares]

*If it seems like a worthwhile topic for discussion,* I would be interested
in how list members would feel about just making the VRA universal - no
more "lesser-sovereignty of Alabama."

I suppose that would be "lesser-sovereignty for everyone."

Nevertheless, perhaps the VRA and Section 5 are still practical, but the
outdated formula actually is outdated (it's certainly outdated in the
literal sense, but maybe in principle too).

Looking at what states like Pennsylvania and Ohio have tried to do
recently, the disparity on this, between the south and other places, looks
blurred, but the need for section 5 still appears clear.



Thomas Cares
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