Thousands attend protests in Selma and Montgomery for voting rights

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 17, 2026

Words: 1,367

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Thousands of people joined demonstrations in Selma and Montgomery on Saturday to protest redistricting by southern Republican state legislatures targeting Black Democratic members of Congress.

An afternoon rally in Montgomery that drew over 5,000 people featured politicians, activists and civil rights dignitaries as part of the All Roads Lead to the South campaign, aimed at organizing voters to offset the advantages Republicans may gain from redistricting.

“Our democracy is on the line,” said Victor …

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