1. The National March for Life, held annually in Washington, DC, is a significant gathering of anti-abortion advocates that began in 1974, following the Roe v. Wade decision. The event typically features a variety of speakers, including prominent pro-life leaders, religious figures, and lawmakers, who engage in peaceful demonstrations as they march from the National Mall to the Supreme Court, emphasizing their commitment to the pro-life cause. The march attracted turnouts in the mid-thousands in 2024 and transpired peacefully without unrest. On the other hand, the MDC-DSA has been a pro-choice group advocating for accessible abortion rights, among other issues, with recent participation in the anti-Trump protests in Washington DC recording a turnout in the low-to-mid-hundreds.  
2. FORECAST: Based on the previous annual march over the same issue on January 19, 2024, the march is likely to draw attendance in the high thousands to low tens of thousands and is expected to transpire peacefully. Meanwhile, based on the MDC-DSA’s mobilizational capabilities, the slated pro-choice counterprotest is expected to draw participation in the low-to-mid hundreds.  
3. FORECAST: Given precedent of previous protests in 2024, the upcoming protest and counter-protest are likely to transpire peacefully. Considering the close proximity of both the demonstrations, there remains a potential for verbal altercations or isolated physical scuffles between both groups. However, considering the expected bolstered presence of law enforcement at the protest locations, any escalation is expected to be immediately tackled, with police liable to conduct mass arrests. Hence, significant disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic can be expected in the area on January 24. 

Those operating or residing in Washington, DC on January 24 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations during the slated protests.