Thousands attend protests in Selma and Montgomery for voting rights

Thousands attended protests in Selma and Montgomery on May 16, 2026, to oppose southern Republican efforts to eliminate majority-minority districts through redistricting. The 'All Roads Lead To The South' campaign highlighted concerns over voting rights following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, requiring plaintiffs to prove intentional racial discrimination in redistricting cases.