it was in 1964 , '' Ellis said . The leaders of Shelby County , Tennessee , believe preclearance is no longer needed . Preclearance by the federal government is required for changes in voting laws . The Supreme Court is yet to rule on the question . The case offers a social , political , and legal commentary on the progress of civil rights .
The leaders of Shelby County , Tennessee , believe preclearance is no longer needed . Preclearance by the federal government is required for changes in voting laws . The Supreme Court is yet to rule on the question . The case offers a social , political , and legal commentary on the progress of civil rights .