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York Rally Honors John Lewis and Challenges Federal Policies

UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Over 1,600 protests nationwide honored John Lewis's legacy of nonviolent resistance and called for voter participation and opposition to policies seen as harmful to civil rights.

  • On Thursday, around 1,000 people gathered at Clinton Square to honor late Congressman John Lewis and protest renewed threats to civil rights in York.
  • The rally followed a nationwide movement inspired by Lewis's legacy of making "good trouble" amid growing frustration with President Trump's policies.
  • Speakers included Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens urging to "fight with everything we have," and Dr. Clem Harris who said, "this is not a time for complacency."
  • Organizers reported nearly 2,000 attended Spokane's B.A. Clark Park event, while Coeur d'Alene saw about 600 protesters along U.S. 95, highlighting broad regional participation.
  • The events underscored continuing local and national commitment to civil rights activism, suggesting sustained resistance to perceived attacks on human rights policies.
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USA Today broke the news in United States on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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