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This time line was compiled by Joanne Freeman and owes a special debt to the Encyclopedia of American History by Richard B. Morris. Which Supreme Court case in 1869 resolved the debate over whether states can secede from the union quizlet?The U.S Supreme Court in Texas v. White et al. (1869) ruled that Texas did secede from the union.
Who won Texas v White?In a 5-to-3 decision, the Court held that Texas did indeed have the right to bring suit. The Court held that Texas had remained a state, despite joining the Confederate States of America and its being under military rule at the time of the decision.
When was Texas v White decided?1869Texas v. White / Date decidednull
Which Court case in 2013 struck down the formula for determining the states covered?On June 25, 2013, the United States Supreme Court held that it is unconstitutional to use the coverage formula in Section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act to determine which jurisdictions are subject to the preclearance requirement of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, Shelby County v. Holder, 570 U.S. 529 (2013).
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