Overview

• Thousands rallied in more than 400 cities on April 19, 2025, marking the latest wave of protests organized by the 50501 movement.
• Demonstrators demanded the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador, citing violations of due process.
• Protests targeted Elon Musk's role in federal workforce reductions, with events staged outside Tesla dealerships and government offices.
• The movement combined marches with community support activities, including food drives, voter registration, and teach-ins to aid affected communities.
• Protesters invoked Revolutionary War symbolism, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, to highlight threats to democracy.