Overview
- Cities marked the federal holiday with parades, peace walks, museum programs and large-scale volunteer drives as part of the national day of service.
- Bernice King and other speakers condemned the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement and attempts to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced rules that bar ICE from entering churches, hospitals, schools and day care centers without a warrant signed by a judge.
- Los Angeles hosted a rebranded parade under Bakewell Media with Cedric The Entertainer as grand marshal, alongside a sold-out LA Works volunteer festival.
- Local organizers emphasized ongoing action and youth engagement, with examples including San Diego’s parade featuring about 80 organizations and a 5K that drew nearly 1,000 runners.