At a memorial for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, former President Barack Obama warned that the US is facing daily assaults on democracy and the rule of law. The service, attended by former Presidents Joe Biden and Bill Clinton, honored Jackson's legacy of fighting for equality and justice.

• President Obama stated, "Each day, we wake up to some new assault on our democratic institutions."
• Prominent figures including former Vice President Kamala Harris, Jill Biden, and Hillary Clinton also paid tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at age 84.
• Speakers urged attendees to continue Jackson's fight for racial equality amidst current political challenges.