Vice President Harris and Attorney General Garland Mark 59th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

The commemoration in Selma highlights ongoing challenges to voting rights, with calls for continued vigilance and action.

Attorney General Merrick Garland and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at events in Selma, Alabama, marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, emphasizing the current threats to voting rights.
Garland cited Supreme Court and lower court decisions since 2006 that have weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, leading to increased legislative measures making voting more difficult.
Vice President Harris, speaking at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, urged Americans to honor the legacy of the civil rights movement and continue the fight for fundamental freedoms.
The Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, a series of events commemorating the attack on civil rights demonstrators and the subsequent passage of the Voting Rights Act, culminated with these speeches.
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn highlighted Selma as a pivotal point in the voting rights movement, stressing the importance of the weekend's events in energizing and uniting the civil rights movement.