Overview

• The 50501 movement organized a 'Day of Action' on April 19, with thousands participating in over 400 protests across the U.S. and solidarity events abroad.
• Demonstrators criticized President Trump's policies, including mass deportations, federal job cuts, and the downsizing of agencies under the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk.
• Protests ranged from marches in major cities like New York and Washington to symbolic actions such as forming a human banner reading 'Impeach & Remove' on a San Francisco beach.
• Activists invoked Revolutionary War symbolism, marking the 250th anniversary of the conflict, with slogans like 'No Kings' and events near historical sites in Massachusetts.
• The protests follow the April 5 'Hands Off!' rallies, signaling sustained and growing resistance against what organizers describe as threats to democracy and civil rights.