More than 1,600 locations across the United States held demonstrations to protest against perceived rollbacks of civil rights and liberties under President Trump. The protests oppose mass deportations, cuts to medical insurance, and the removal of safety nets for impoverished people. Inspired by civil rights leader John Lewis, who passed away in 2020, the action marked the fifth anniversary of his death with calls for peaceful protests in major cities. Concerns were raised about rising authoritarianism and lawlessness within the administration, impacting rights and freedoms.
Demonstrations have taken place at more than 1,600 locations around the United States, in protest against President Donald Trump's controversial policies that include mass deportations of immigrants and refugees and cuts to medical insurance.
The Good Trouble Lives On refrain that underscored the national day of action on Thursday was inspired by the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis, who died in 2020.
Organisers had called for peaceful protests to take place on the fifth anniversary of Lewis's death along streets, at courts and other public spaces in cities including Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles.
Lisa Gilbert, co-president of the nonprofit Public Citizen, said during an online news conference on Tuesday that we are navigating one of the most terrifying moments in our nation's history.
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