Democrats eye a new “Freedom Summer” after Alabama protests

Democratic lawmakers and civil rights groups say the Alabama demonstrations could become a broader Southern organizing campaign against GOP-led redistricting fights.

Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) addresses demonstrators outside the Alabama State Capitol during the All Roads Lead to the South day of action in Montgomery on Saturday as congressional Democrats rallied against GOP-led redistricting efforts. Photo courtesy of Rep. Terri Sewell/Facebook