Thousands gathered in Washington, D.C. for a “Defend the Vote” rally warning that voting rights are under attack again. The event followed the Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year to weaken a key Voting Rights Act provision, making it harder to challenge allegedly discriminatory voting maps.
WHO:Tylik McMillan and the NAACP
WHAT:A “Defend the Vote” rally drew thousands and included warnings about voting rights and the Voting Rights Act provision weakened by the Supreme Court.
WHEN:Aug 28, 2026
WHERE:Washington, D.C., USA
WHY:The rally was held to warn about voting rights being attacked again after the Supreme Court weakened a key Voting Rights Act provision affecting challenges to voting maps.
