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Thousands Rally in Alabama Over Gutted Voting Rights Act
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Thousands Rally in Alabama Over Gutted Voting Rights Act

Thousands descended on Montgomery, Alabama for the All Roads Lead to the South rally, protesting last month's Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively dismantled key protections of the Voting Rights Act against racial discrimination. Attendees arrived from across the country by bus, car, and plane to march on the state capitol.

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