Nationwide protests under the “Hands Off” banner are set to take place across the United States on Saturday, April 5, as organizers push back against President Donald Trump’s administration. The demonstrations aim to highlight concerns about the administration’s alleged efforts to undermine democratic values and policies.
Protesters to Target Trump’s Policies and Key Issues
While the primary focus will reportedly be on challenging Trump’s controversial policies, the protests will also address hot-button issues such as abortion rights, climate change, and the impact of mass government layoffs, often associated with the influence of billionaire Elon Musk, a key figure in Trump’s circle. The movement calls for a unified national response to what they describe as a “crisis” affecting public services and privacy.
The planned protests are expected to draw thousands of people across all 50 states, with rallies in various state capitals. The event organizers are urging people to rally against what they consider harmful policies and practices that threaten essential services, job security, and privacy rights.
Protest Locations Across the U.S.
Rallies are scheduled to take place in major cities and state capitals across the country. Some key protest locations include:
- Montgomery, Alabama: 12:00 PM at 600 Dexter Ave.
- Phoenix, Arizona: 10:00 AM at 1700 W. Washington St.
- Sacramento, California: 11:00 AM at 1310 10th St.
- Denver, Colorado: 12:00 PM at 200 E. Colfax Ave.
- Atlanta, Georgia: 12:30 PM
- Indianapolis, Indiana: 12:00 PM at 200 W. Washington St.
- Tallahassee, Florida: 12:00 PM at 400 S. Monroe St.
- Chicago, Illinois: 12:00 PM at 401 S. 2nd St.
- Madison, Wisconsin: 12:00 PM at 2 E. Main St.
Demonstrations will also take place in cities such as New York, Providence, Richmond, and Salt Lake City, among others.
A National Movement of Rejection
The organizers of the “Hands Off” protests emphasize their goal to build a “massive, visible, national rejection” of the current political climate, especially regarding the administration’s actions on various social and economic issues. With a clear call for unity, the movement hopes to galvanize Americans across political and social lines to stand against what they perceive as efforts to destabilize the nation’s core democratic principles.
The protest organizers encourage people from diverse backgrounds to join the events and bring attention to a broad spectrum of causes, including the right to privacy, healthcare access, and climate action.
For more information, a detailed list of protest sites across all 50 states has been published, with specific locations and timings available online.
