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first_reported: 2026-11-08 01:30 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 10:31 EST
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# Thousands march in Midtown Manhattan to defend democracy

Thousands of people gathered in Midtown Manhattan for a march focused on defending democracy and political accountability, according to ABC7 New York.

Section: [Around Town](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [NBC New York](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/protesters-demand-action-from-the-trump-administration-and-incoming-lawmakers/6569146/), 2026-11-08 01:30 EST: Protesters demand action from the Trump administration and incoming lawmakers
- [ABC7 New York](https://abc7ny.com/post/new-york-city-march-calls-democracy-accountability/20022452/), 2026-11-08 10:31 EST: March for democracy draws activists to Midtown

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