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Nationwide May Day Protests Target Trump Policies and Demand Economic Justice

Tens of thousands rally across all 50 states on May 1, advocating for workers' rights, immigrant protections, and systemic reforms in opposition to the Trump administration's agenda.

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FILE - More than 300,000 demonstrators march to show support for immigrant rights in Chicago, May 1, 2006. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
FILE - Supporters of French far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon are gathered on Republique square to listen their leader during a protest over the president's labor reform, in Paris, France, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
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Overview

  • Over 1,000 protests are taking place nationwide, with organizers estimating around 70,000 participants advocating for labor, immigrant, and social justice reforms.
  • The demonstrations, led by the 50501 Movement and allied groups, emphasize nonviolence and solidarity while opposing President Trump's immigration enforcement and federal workforce policies.
  • Protesters demand a $20 federal minimum wage, stronger union protections, paid leave, student debt cancellation, and universal healthcare.
  • The actions draw on the historical legacy of May Day, rooted in the 1886 Haymarket Affair, as a symbol of labor resistance and solidarity.
  • Organizers plan to sustain momentum with continued local actions, strikes, and voter mobilization efforts throughout the year.