Overview

• The 'Hands Off!' protests are the largest single-day anti-Trump demonstrations since his second term began, with events planned across all 50 states and internationally.
• Organized by a coalition of over 200 advocacy groups, including Indivisible, MoveOn, and the ACLU, the protests emphasize peaceful resistance and de-escalation.
• Key demands include halting cuts to Social Security and federal programs, ending mass layoffs of federal workers, and opposing anti-immigrant and anti-transgender policies.
• Elon Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency is a central focus, with accusations of mass layoffs and misuse of private data fueling public outrage.
• The protests coincide with economic tensions from recent tariffs and the upcoming SAVE Act vote, which activists warn could restrict voting rights for marginalized groups.