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‘50501’ group who took part in the massive “Hands Off” protest against President Trump has organised another day of action.
Almost two weeks after crowds of protesters gathered in cities across the United States to denounce President Donald Trump, another protest has been planned in 50 states on April 19. The “Hands Off” protest held rallies in 1,200 locations, including in all 50 US states.
Anti-Trump groups, including those involved in “Hands Off” rally, have planned another of protest called by ‘The 50501’ group. The ‘50501’ group stands for “50 protests in 50 states, 1 movement,” which is planning simultaneous demonstrations across all 50 states on April 19 and hopes to rally a crowd similar in size to the April 5 “Hands Off” protest. The group said the movement and its calls for action began as a response to what it describes as the “antidemocratic and illegal actions” of the Trump administration.
Here are ten things you need to know about April 19 anti-Trump protests:
-‘50501’ group who took part in the massive “Hands Off” protest against President Trump has organised another day of action. The group has called for 11 million people to take part in the protest, which make up about 3.5 percent of the US population. -The group believes hitting this number will signal the moment when “continued resistance is essential to make a difference”. “A people-powered coalition rising in defense of democracy. “We are a grassroots network uniting all 50 states to resist authoritarianism and protect our freedoms through peaceful protest, civic action, and solidarity. 50501 = 50 States. 50 Protests. 1 Movement,” one of their social media posts read.
-50501 said the April 19 demonstration will be to protest against what they describe as a “hostile government takeover” overseen by the Trump administration.ALSO READ: ‘Your presence making Trump, Elon very nervous’: At Coachella, Bernie Sanders’ big message to crowd-The anti-Trump groups argue that the actions of the US President have alienated many Americans and they have pointed to steps such as downsizing the federal workforce, shutting down social security offices, enacting legislation that acknowledges only two genders, deporting immigrants, exerting pressure on allied countries, slashing budgets for healthcare and education, and dismantling key government institutions.
-The groups have alleged that Donald Trump is making a direct attack on the democracy of the US. The 50501 group has stated that the April 19 demonstration will be a protest against what they view as a “hostile government takeover” by the Trump administration.
-The 50501 Movement was established in early 2025 as a response to policies enacted during Donald Trump’s second presidential term. The organization emerged from a collective urge to oppose what it characterizes as the Trump administration’s “anti-democratic and unlawful actions.”
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-It has previously held nationwide demonstrations under its mantra, “50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement,” including on February 4. They also organized a “No Kings Day” protest on February 17, as well as a third demonstration opposing Trump on March 4, according to NewsWeek.-Protestors demand an end to the “Trump takeover” and the rampant corruption within the Trump administration. They also want an end to cuts in federal funding for Medical aid, Social Security and other key programs that working class depends on. They have also demanded an end to attack on immigrants, transgenders and other marginalized communities. -On April 5, the “Hands Off!” protests were organized as a nationwide mobilization across the U.S. for people to oppose the policies and actions of Trump. The demonstrations focused on a wide range of issues, including Trump’s executive actions, mass federal layoffs overseen by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), hardline immigration crackdowns and the U.S. responses to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
-More than 1,200 events took place across all 50 states, as well as in international cities such as London, Paris and Berlin. The protests were organized by a coalition of over 150 groups, including 50501, civil rights organizations, labor unions and advocacy groups.-Organizers of “Hands Off!” said the protests were a response to what they described as “the most brazen power grab in modern history,” carried out by Trump and Musk.
