Overview

• The 50501 Movement led nationwide May Day protests, with dozens of cities hosting events over the weekend opposing Trump administration policies.
• Chicago's three-day protest series included marches, rallies, a student walkout, and a unity march organized by local coalitions advocating for immigrant rights and racial justice.
• Participants in Chicago also voiced opposition to mass deportations and the war in Gaza, highlighting the movement's broad intersectional focus.
• Ald. Bryon Sigcho-Lopez announced plans for a May 8 mobilization to Springfield, Illinois, to advocate for community needs at the state capitol.
• President Trump criticized the protests on Truth Social, accusing Democrats of funding disruptions and labeling protesters as troublemakers.