By USA Daily Now 
As families celebrated Easter weekend with traditional egg hunts, tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across the United States in a coordinated National Day of Action. Spanning all 50 states and U.S. territories, the protests targeted President Donald Trump‘s policies, marking one of the largest single-day protest efforts since his return to office in January, according to *The Washington Post*.
The grassroots movement, dubbed 50501 (50 states, one capital), organized over 700 events nationwide. Protesters armed with handmade signs, chants, and even pocket-sized copies of the Constitution voiced their opposition to what they described as sweeping civil rights rollbacks, expanding executive power, and mass deportations.
In Washington, D.C., demonstrators gathered steps away from the White House under the watchful eyes of the Secret Service. Placards reading “Hands Off Our Rights” and “Stop the Power Grab” echoed concerns over the administration’s recent actions, including the use of executive orders and agency-level budget cuts. Organizers emphasized long-term goals, with one telling *The Washington Post*, “We’re not here for just one march. This is about building community infrastructure to withstand what’s happening in Washington.”
The timing of the protests was symbolic, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the dawn of the American Revolution. In Massachusetts, where the historic battles took place, attendees drew parallels to the current political climate. Thomas Bassford, an 80-year-old participant, told *The Associated Press*, “This is a very perilous time in America for liberty. I wanted the boys to learn about the origins of this country and that sometimes we have to fight for freedom.”
One recurring theme was “Hands Off!”, a slogan echoing an earlier nationwide protest on April 5. Demonstrators also criticized the administration’s expanded use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, efforts to curb protections for immigrants and transgender individuals, and controversial deportations, such as the removal of alleged MS-13 member and human trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Protests weren’t limited to government policies. Demonstrators also rallied outside Tesla showrooms in a “Tesla Takedown,” targeting Elon Musk for his role as a Trump advisor and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives, which they claim contribute to federal budget cuts.
In New York, marchers wound their way past Trump Tower, while in Washington, D.C., retired government worker Bob Fasick joined the crowd near the White House. Fasick expressed concern over cuts to Social Security and government health programs, stating, “I cannot sit still. We are leaving a world to our children that I don’t want to live in.”
As of Saturday evening, the White House had not issued a formal response to the protests.
*The Associated Press* contributed to this report.
**Sources:**
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