8th Circuit Rules DOJ as the Sole Authority for Section 2 VRA Lawsuits, Limiting Private Groups and Voters’ Rights

BREAKING: 8th Circuit rules DOJ alone can file Section 2 lawsuits under VRA, excluding private groups and voters. Over the past 40 years, 182 successful cases under Section 2, but only 15 initiated by DOJ. Experts alarmed by potential implications. This decision may limit access to justice for marginalized communities. Stay tuned for updates on this crucial development. #VotingRightsAct #DOJ #Section2Lawsuits
Source : @marceelias

🚨BREAKING: 8th Circuit rules that only DOJ — not private groups and voters — can bring lawsuits under Section 2 of the VRA.

In past 40 years, there have been at least 182 successful Section 2 cases–only 15 were brought solely by DOJ.https://t.co/TuPlQsPUIt

— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) November 20, 2023