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It's cold and snowing in D.C. But the March for Life goes on — after Roe ends

Marchers from across the country braved frigid temperatures and snow for the 51st annual March for Life — the second since the end of Roe v. Wade in America.
Updated January 19, 2024 at 8:17 PM ET

Thousands of anti-abortion activists met Friday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the 51st annual March for Life — the second such rally since the end of Roe v. Wade in America.

Marchers young and old from across the country braved dropping temps — around 30 degrees Fahrenheit by

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