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Local Chapters Finalize Plans for July 17 ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Protests

Organizers seek to honor John Lewis’s legacy through peaceful marches pressing for stronger voting rights following Trump administration rollbacks.

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U.S. Rep. Sarah Elfreth gives remarks about her work in Washington, D.C. Protesters filled Lawyers Mall in Annapolis on June 14 as part of nationwide movement of “No Kings” rallies against President Donald Trump and his policies. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Protesters block traffic at Los Angeles Streets between Aliso and Temple Streets in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Photo from LAPD Central Division on X)
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Overview

  • More than 1,600 events are scheduled in all 50 states, with flagship gatherings and dozens of locally organized rallies.
  • In Annapolis, participants will converge at Lawyer’s Mall at 6:30 p.m. following three symbolic marches across the Naval Academy Bridge and the Spa Creek Drawbridge.
  • Phoenix metro area events require RSVPs for more than 10 demonstrations scheduled throughout the day, with locations provided after registration.
  • The coalition organizing Thursday’s actions includes Transformative Justice Coalition, Black Voters Matter, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, League of Women Voters, Declaration for American Democracy Coalition and Mi Familia en Acción.
  • Organizers emphasize strictly nonviolent tactics and aim to channel protest energy into sustained grassroots engagement on voting rights and civil liberties.