Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

bigtree

(93,013 posts)
17. it's a metaphor used by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her dissent in the Shelby County v. Holder case.
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 09:23 AM
Tuesday

Near the end of her dissent in Shelby County v. Holder, Justice Ginsburg suggested a simple analogy to illustrate why the regional protections of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) were still necessary.

She wrote that “throwing out preclearance when it has worked and is continuing to work to stop discriminatory changes is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.”

https://repository.law.umich.edu/book_chapters/81/

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Why the fuck did I lose m...»Reply #17