US activists, politicians rally on anniversary of civil rights march

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 8, 2026 at 04:28 PM

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Sixty-one years after "Bloody Sunday," thousands are gathering in Selma, Alabama, to commemorate the civil rights march and express concerns about the Voting Rights Act's future. The anniversary events, culminating in a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, highlight the landmark legislation spurred by the 1965 violence. The gatherings occur as the Supreme Court considers a Louisiana case that could limit the Voting Rights Act's provision regarding minority voting districts. Activists and politicians fear a ruling against the Act could lead to redistricting that diminishes the power of Black and Latino voters. Democratic leaders and civil rights advocates are in Selma to honor the movement's pivotal moment and urge continued action to protect voting rights.

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Selma, Alabama

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