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The narrative traces the journey of John Roberts from a young lawyer in the Reagan administration to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, highlighting his pivotal role in undermining the Voting Rights Act through the Shelby County v. Holder decision. Investigative reporter David Daley unveils a decades-long Republican strategy aimed at diminishing minority voting power, revealing connections between conservative legal efforts and the rise of restrictive voting laws. This timely account warns of the implications for democracy as these tactics threaten to shape future elections, including 2024.