Overview
- Organizers say more than 2,500 to 2,700 events are taking place across all 50 states, with early reports of large, orderly crowds in major cities and small towns.
- Governors Greg Abbott and Glenn Youngkin mobilized National Guard units in their states, and DHS urged law enforcement to watch for individuals who might exploit otherwise lawful protests.
- A federal judge blocked National Guard street deployments in Chicago even as units remain under federal command, and the administration has sought higher‑court relief.
- Republican leaders denounced the rallies, with House Speaker Mike Johnson branding them a “Hate America” effort and alleging extremist involvement, while a White House spokesperson said, “Who cares?”
- The day of action follows a June mobilization estimated in the millions and comes during a prolonged federal shutdown and intensified immigration enforcement by ICE.