Merrill v. Milligan and Merrill v. Caster

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) prohibits a state from using voting practices and procedures that “result[] in a denial or abridgment of the right…to vote on account of race or color.” This means that results are the legal standard, not another factor, such as intent to discriminate. This case asked the Court to explore the ongoing constitutionality of the Section 2 and the standards to review challenges to electoral districts.

Classroom Case Study>>>

This classroom case study provides:

• background on the legal issues in the case;
• facts of the case;
• key legal definitions;
• argument summaries for the petitioner and respondent; and
• focus questions for fostering classroom discussion

The classroom case study was modified from PREVIEW of United States Supreme Court Cases. It can be used for teacher reference and provides a more detailed look at the case.