Thousands march in Washington to defend voting rights, in photos
An activist wears United States-shaped sunglasses during the March on Washington, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Washington.
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Hundreds of protesters have rallied on the National Mall for a march in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm election. The event Friday follows a Supreme Court decision allowing Southern states to redraw their congressional maps in a way that civil rights groups say restricts voting rights and erodes representation for Black voters. The “Defend the Vote” March on Washington echoes the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 march. Organizers Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III plan to stress the consequences of the Supreme Court's decision. Speakers include Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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