Tens of thousands of anti-abortion activists, joined by neo-Nazis, gathered in Washington for the 52nd annual 'March for Life' rally. Buoyed by the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v Wade and President Trump's support, the rally attracted high-profile Republicans. The presence of the far-right group Patriot Front sparked controversy, and the movement's future strategy involves changing cultural attitudes towards abortion.
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