The second phase of the 'Hands off' protest against President Donald Trump will be held today across the US as more than 400 rallies are anticipated as part of the mass movement organized by the group 50501 which stands for 50 protests in 50 states and one movement. The first phase of this took place on April 5, and the response was more than what the organizers expected. Many other mass movements took place against Trump since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. One was 'No Kings Day' that was held on February 17.
What is special about today's protest?
After the success of the April 5 protest, the organizers are expecting an even bigger turnout today. In social media posts, the group stated that they want 3.5 percent of the U.S. population—more than 11 million people—to participate. They cite this figure as the threshold for "sustained resistance in order to make a difference."
50501 said the April 19 demonstration is to protest against what it describes as a "hostile government takeover" by the Trump administration. But it is less of a protest and more about raising awareness on many issues that they think are going wrong in the Trump administration.
"The 50501 movement has called for a National Day of Action , also known as a National Day of Community Action, not a National Day of Protest," 50501's national press coordinator Hunter Dunn said. "There are plenty of demonstrations happening around the country as part of the day of action, but the primary focus of the day of action is speaking to the needs of your community."
In Southern California, this may look like a mutual aid drive to help people who are still suffering from the consequences of the devastating wildfires. In other places, this may look like a demonstration against [Immigration and Customs Enforcement's] fascistic mass deportation plan (for example, New York City's march). The goal here is community impact, not attendee numbers."
List of cities where the protests taking place today
Montgomery, Alabama: 10 am at 105 South Court St
Fairbanks, Alaska: 11.30 am at 800 Cushman St
Tucson, Arizona: 8.45 am at 900 S Randolph Way
Little Rock, Arkansas: 11 am at 500 Woodlane St.
Eureka, California: noon at 825 5th St
Denver Colorado: noon at 200 E Colfax Ave
New London, Connecticut: 10 am at 70 Huntington St
Miami, Florida: 10 am at 301 Biscayne Blvd
Atlanta, Georgia: noon at 10th St 10th St Rainbow Crosswalks
Maui, Hawaii: 4 pm at 310 W Ka'ahumanu Ave
Twin Falls, Idaho: noon at 1159 Addison Ave East
Wichita, Kansas: noon at 100 N Broadway
Lexington, Kentucky: 2 pm at 120 North Limestone
Idaho Falls, Idaho: 4 pm at 755 Memorial Drive
Quincy, Illinois: 10 am at 202 N 5th St
Nashville, Indiana: 11 am at 20 E Main St
Le Mars, Iowa: 2 pm at 215 Fourth Ave SE
Boothbay, Maine: noon at 1 Common Drive
Boston, Massachusetts: noon at 24 Beacon St
La Plata, Maryland: 10 am at 200 Charles St
Detroit, Michigan: noon at Hart Plaza
St Cloud, Minnesota: noon at 1300 W Saint Germain St
Kansas City, Missouri: 11 am at W 47th St and Mill Creek Parkway
Hattiesburg, Mississippi: noon at 399 W Pine St
Great Falls, Montana: noon at 125 Central Ave W
Las Vegas, Nevada: 4 pm at 100 Plaza Park
Keene, New Hampshire: noon at Central Square
Lawrence Township, New Jersey: noon at 100 Dave Nevius Way
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico: 11 am at 151 E Riverside Drive
Potsdam, New York: 11 am at Main Street near Ives Park
Rutherford County, North Carolina: 10 am at the intersection of Church and Main Street
Cleveland, Ohio: 4 pm at Cleveland Square
Tulsa, Oklahoma: 3 pm at 7021 S Memorial Drive
Corvallis, Oregon: noon at 120 NW 4th St
Easton, Pennsylvania: 10:30 am at 2151 Emrick Blvd
Providence, Rhode Island: 10 am at 82 Smith St
Charleston, South Carolina: 9:30 am at 180 Lockwood Drive
Pierre, South Dakota: 1 pm at 500 E Capitol Ave
Nashville, Tennessee: noon at 2500 W End Ave
Galveston, Texas: 10 am at 2228 28th St
Park City, Utah: noon at Sullivan Road
Rockingham, Vermont: noon at 2 Church St
Woodstock, Virginia: 9 am at West Reservoir Road
Spokane, Washington: 11 am at 1208 E Mission Ave
Washington D.C: noon at 34th St NW and Massachusetts Ave NW
Lewisburg, West Virginia: 12:30 pm at West Washington Street
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin: 11 am at S Neenah Ave
Cheyenne, Wyoming: noon at 200 W 24th St
What is special about today's protest?
After the success of the April 5 protest, the organizers are expecting an even bigger turnout today. In social media posts, the group stated that they want 3.5 percent of the U.S. population—more than 11 million people—to participate. They cite this figure as the threshold for "sustained resistance in order to make a difference."
50501 said the April 19 demonstration is to protest against what it describes as a "hostile government takeover" by the Trump administration. But it is less of a protest and more about raising awareness on many issues that they think are going wrong in the Trump administration.
"The 50501 movement has called for a National Day of Action , also known as a National Day of Community Action, not a National Day of Protest," 50501's national press coordinator Hunter Dunn said. "There are plenty of demonstrations happening around the country as part of the day of action, but the primary focus of the day of action is speaking to the needs of your community."
In Southern California, this may look like a mutual aid drive to help people who are still suffering from the consequences of the devastating wildfires. In other places, this may look like a demonstration against [Immigration and Customs Enforcement's] fascistic mass deportation plan (for example, New York City's march). The goal here is community impact, not attendee numbers."
List of cities where the protests taking place today
Montgomery, Alabama: 10 am at 105 South Court St
Fairbanks, Alaska: 11.30 am at 800 Cushman St
Tucson, Arizona: 8.45 am at 900 S Randolph Way
Little Rock, Arkansas: 11 am at 500 Woodlane St.
Eureka, California: noon at 825 5th St
Denver Colorado: noon at 200 E Colfax Ave
New London, Connecticut: 10 am at 70 Huntington St
Miami, Florida: 10 am at 301 Biscayne Blvd
Atlanta, Georgia: noon at 10th St 10th St Rainbow Crosswalks
Maui, Hawaii: 4 pm at 310 W Ka'ahumanu Ave
Twin Falls, Idaho: noon at 1159 Addison Ave East
Wichita, Kansas: noon at 100 N Broadway
Lexington, Kentucky: 2 pm at 120 North Limestone
Idaho Falls, Idaho: 4 pm at 755 Memorial Drive
Quincy, Illinois: 10 am at 202 N 5th St
Nashville, Indiana: 11 am at 20 E Main St
Le Mars, Iowa: 2 pm at 215 Fourth Ave SE
Boothbay, Maine: noon at 1 Common Drive
Boston, Massachusetts: noon at 24 Beacon St
La Plata, Maryland: 10 am at 200 Charles St
Detroit, Michigan: noon at Hart Plaza
St Cloud, Minnesota: noon at 1300 W Saint Germain St
Kansas City, Missouri: 11 am at W 47th St and Mill Creek Parkway
Hattiesburg, Mississippi: noon at 399 W Pine St
Great Falls, Montana: noon at 125 Central Ave W
Las Vegas, Nevada: 4 pm at 100 Plaza Park
Keene, New Hampshire: noon at Central Square
Lawrence Township, New Jersey: noon at 100 Dave Nevius Way
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico: 11 am at 151 E Riverside Drive
Potsdam, New York: 11 am at Main Street near Ives Park
Rutherford County, North Carolina: 10 am at the intersection of Church and Main Street
Cleveland, Ohio: 4 pm at Cleveland Square
Tulsa, Oklahoma: 3 pm at 7021 S Memorial Drive
Corvallis, Oregon: noon at 120 NW 4th St
Easton, Pennsylvania: 10:30 am at 2151 Emrick Blvd
Providence, Rhode Island: 10 am at 82 Smith St
Charleston, South Carolina: 9:30 am at 180 Lockwood Drive
Pierre, South Dakota: 1 pm at 500 E Capitol Ave
Nashville, Tennessee: noon at 2500 W End Ave
Galveston, Texas: 10 am at 2228 28th St
Park City, Utah: noon at Sullivan Road
Rockingham, Vermont: noon at 2 Church St
Woodstock, Virginia: 9 am at West Reservoir Road
Spokane, Washington: 11 am at 1208 E Mission Ave
Washington D.C: noon at 34th St NW and Massachusetts Ave NW
Lewisburg, West Virginia: 12:30 pm at West Washington Street
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin: 11 am at S Neenah Ave
Cheyenne, Wyoming: noon at 200 W 24th St
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