Editorial photo #6970526 Politics

Voting Rights Press Conference With Family Of John Lewis

Henry Lewis, brother of voting rights crusader Congressman John Lewis, speaks during a press conference on the right to vote at the Supreme Court. Congressman Lewis' niece and brothers also spoke, vowing to continue his fight for the right to vote for all Americans. They demand that Congress and President Biden end the filibuster and pass the voting rights act that bears his name, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, as well as the For the People Act. Event sponsors Transformative Justice Coalition and Black Voters Matter join them in these demands. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #6970526
Date taken: 11 August 2021
Location: —
Photographer: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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