Legal Opinion
McCain v. Lybrand
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided February 21, 1984No. 82-282PublishedCited by 81 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Stevens
In 1966, South Carolina enacted a statute that altered Edgefield County’s election practices but the statute was not submitted to federal officials for their approval as required by the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In 1971, the statute was amended, modifying the 1966 election practices, and state officials submitted the amendment to the Attorney General for his approval. In response to a request from the Attorney General, state officials provided him with additional documentation in support of their submission, including the 1966 statute. The Attorney General approved the submission, stating…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- United States v. United States Gypsum Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1948
- South Carolina v. KatzenbachSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Allen v. State Board of ElectionsSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
- City of Mobile v. BoldenSupreme Court of the United States · 1980
- Beer v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
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3Cited by81 opinions
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