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50501
Part of Protests against the second presidency of Donald Trump
The r/50501 subreddit icon with the United States flag in the background and two hands hovering over one another from top to bottom.
DateFebruary 5, 2025
Location
United States
Caused byOpposition to Donald Trump, opposition to Elon Musk, opposition to Project 2025

50501 (short for "50 protests, 50 states, one day") is a grassroots effort to protest the policies of the second Donald Trump administration, in the United States.[1] The group organized a nationwide demonstration on February 5, 2025.[2][3] Thousands of people participated by gathering outside state capitol buildings and city halls.[4]

Locations

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There were protests in the following cities:

State capitals

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Other cities

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Protests by State

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Arizona

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Protesters gathered in Arizona's capital, Phoenix. The protest went from 5 am to 10 pm. Arizonian protesters were subjected to regulation such as having keep 10 feet away from all buildings and minimize damage to state property, having to submit applications 10 days before the protest to use speakers, and not being able to stake signs or other equipment onto anything.[90] Protesters chanted phrases such as "deport Elon" and ''no hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here''.[91]

Georgia

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Protestors gathered in Georgia's capital, Atlanta. The protest started at the Centennial Olympic Park before protesters marched to Georgia's capital building.[91]

Kentucky

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More than 200 people gathered in Kentucky's capital, Frankfort. Protesting actions by Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Protesters held signs such as "Protect Our Rights".[92]

Michigan

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Around 1,000 people came to a protest at Michigan's state capital in Lansing.[93]

Minnesota

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Protesters gathered in Minnesota's capital, St. Paul. Protesters advocated for immigrant rights, government accountability, and were in opposition to Project 2025.[94] One protester held a sign that said, “Harris Walz Were Right”.[91]

Washington State

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Around 1,500 protesters gathered in Washington State's capital, Olympia. Protesters held signs such as "Immigrants make America great", "Reject Project 2025" and also held U.S. flags. They also chanted phases such as "USA we are" and "trans rights are our rights". The Washington State 50501 protest coincided with a protest for the OneAmerica Immigrant and Refugee Rally, which was at the steps of the nearby legislative building.[95]

See also

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References

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