Even red states like Texas got in on the protests.
In Dallas, demonstrators spelled out "HANDS OFF" with their signs.
Demonstrators lined the streets of Columbia, North Carolina, for the Hands-Off protest.
They gathered at the State House, where a three-time cancer survivor came forward, sharing her story and rallying for healthcare protections. Her courage added an unmistakably human element to the cause.
South Carolinans have a good point with this sign.
Why did we tariff an island full of penguins but not Russia?
Another shot from the Seattle protests—demonstrators held up a "We the People" sign, and everyone took turns signing their names.
Thousands of signatures glittered in the sun throughout the day's activities.
At the Seattle Center, a crowd of 25,000 was treated to speeches by local powerhouses like former Governor Jay Inslee and Representative Pramila Jayapal.
It was a rainy-day protest turned massive show of force.
In Denver, protesters flocked to the state Capitol, and their clever signage stole the show. Anti-tariff messages with a twist of humor became favorite photo ops.
One demonstrator dressed as Batman held up a sign that reads, "Criminals Belong in Prison."
Minnesotans took to the State Capitol in Saint Paul in record numbers.
At the Minnesota State Capitol, signs reading, "History books will remember this," struck a chord and reminded everyone of the weight of this moment in time.
Other signs in Saint Paul, Minnesota, read, "Morons are governing America."
The rally at the Minnesota State Capitol drew more than 25,000 people.
An estimated 30,000 people participated in the Atlanta protest. The event began at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, with demonstrators marching four miles to Liberty Plaza at the Georgia State Capitol.
The rally featured speeches from a fired CDC employee, members of the NAACP, and immigration rights advocates.
Georgians carried signs and chanted as they moved through downtown Atlanta, making their way down Peachtree Street.
Demonstrators voiced concerns about threats to Social Security, constitutional violations, and economic policies like tariffs.
In D.C., The National Mall became a sea of voices, with the Washington Monument towering above the crowd.
It was a powerful backdrop for a movement focused on protecting democracy.
New York got creative, with signs reading "Let Them Eat Teslas!"
For those who don't get the reference, Marie Antoinette once said of her people, "Let them eat cake."
Protesters in San Francisco came together to form a massive human banner on Ocean Beach during the Hands Off protest.
The intersection of activism and art is quite stunning, isn't it?
Over in Los Angeles, creativity reigned downtown, where protesters brought flair with costumes, witty signs, and even an enormous balloon.
It was activism with style.
A poignant vigil was held at Chicago's protest to honor trans individuals who have faced violence and discrimination, underscoring the bravery it takes to simply exist as a trans person in today’s America.
The energy in Chicago wasn’t just defiant; it was deeply hopeful. Allies stood shoulder-to-shoulder with trans Chicagoans, amplifying their voices. Unwavering in their message, the crowd made one thing clear: the trans community is not alone.
