What is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act?
Section 2 is a permanent provision of the Act that prohibits practices which deny or abridge the right to vote. It reflects the view that while there is no need for a nationwide pre-clearance requirement, there is a need for a workable, careful standard that allows Blacks, Hispanics, Asian Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives and other minorities to challenge discriminatory voting practices that are not covered by Section 5.
