Section 5 preclearance

Section 5 preclearance is a rule from the Voting Rights Act that requires certain states and districts with a history of voting discrimination to get approval from a federal court or the U.S. Department of Justice before making any changes to voting laws or procedures. This process ensures that new voting rules do not unfairly restrict or disadvantage voters, especially minority voters. It acts as a safeguard to maintain fair voting practices and prevent discriminatory changes without proper oversight.