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Cite as:  570 U. S. ____ (2013) 

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GINSBURG, J., dissenting 

After  exhaustive  evidence-gathering  and  deliberative 
process,  Congress  reauthorized  the  VRA,  including  the
coverage provision, with overwhelming bipartisan support.
It  was  the  judgment  of  Congress  that  “40  years  has  not 
been a sufficient amount of time to eliminate the vestiges 
of  discrimination  following  nearly  100  years  of  disregard 
for the dictates of the 15th amendment and to ensure that 
the right of all citizens to vote is protected as guaranteed 
by  the  Constitution.”    2006  Reauthorization  §2(b)(7),  120
Stat.  577.  That  determination  of  the  body  empowered  to 
enforce  the  Civil  War  Amendments  “by  appropriate  legis­
lation”  merits  this  Court’s  utmost  respect.    In  my  judg­
ment,  the  Court  errs  egregiously  by  overriding  Congress’ 
decision. 

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For  the  reasons  stated,  I  would  affirm  the  judgment  of

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the Court of Appeals.