02.03.2015 - 00:01 [ ACLU ]

We Must Honor the Legacy of Selma Foot Soldiers by Repairing What They Fought For

In an important moment of bipartisanship, Congress unanimously passed a bill this month that honors the thousands of people who marched for voting rights 50 years ago in Selma, Alabama, with the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’ highest civilian honor. This legislation was co-sponsored by 149 Republicans and 227 Democrats.