In a powerful show of dissent, thousands of Americans rallied across the country on Saturday, voicing opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration and warning against rising authoritarianism and democratic decline.
The protests, held on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, were branded “50501” — representing 50 protests in all 50 states under one unified movement. Over 900 events took place nationwide, including marches, rallies, food drives, and voter registration campaigns.
From Miami to San Francisco, demonstrators held signs with slogans such as “No Kings,” “Rule of Law is America,” and “Free Kilmar,” referring to Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran man allegedly wrongfully deported and detained in a high-security prison.
Protesters condemned what they described as anti-democratic policies, lack of accountability, and human rights violations, including the Trump administration’s failure to comply with court orders to return Ábrego García to the U.S.
Organizers say the National Day of Action is just the beginning of sustained efforts to protect democratic values and challenge authoritarian governance.
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