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50501
Part of Protests against the second presidency of Donald Trump
The r/50501 subreddit icon
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 and actions of the second Donald Trump administration, in the United States.[1][2] The group organized a nationwide demonstration on February 5, 2025.[3][4] Thousands of people participated by gathering outside state capitol buildings and city halls.[5]

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. Arizonan 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.[101] Protesters chanted phrases such as "deport Elon" and ''no hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here''.[102]

California

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Sacramento

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Photo from the Sacramento 50501 protest

Over 1,000 protesters gathered near the west steps of California's capital building in Sacramento. Protesters held signs such as "F' Elon and the Felon", "Democracy Dies in Silence", and "No One is Illegal on Stolen Land".[68]

Los Angeles

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Handmaid's Tale Cosplayer at the 50501 protest at the Los Angeles City Hall 2/5/2025

Protesting high school students in Los Angles held a walkout. The students marched from their schools to the Los Angeles City Hall.[88][89][90] The 50501 protest in Los Angles marked the fourth consecutive day of protesting in Los Angles.[89]

Colorado

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4000 protesters gathered in Colorado's capital, Denver starting at noon. Protesters advocated for immigrant rights, government accountability, opposition to Project 2025, and expressed frustrations towards Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet for enabling the federal government.[103]

Connecticut

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Around 200 protesters gathered at Connecticut's state capital building, in Hartford.[36] Protesters held signs such as "Fight Fascism", "Love Wins! Always!", and "Remove Musk".[34]

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.[102]

Hawaii

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Protesters gathered outside Hawaii's capital building in Honolulu. The protesters voiced their fears of fascism from President Donald Trump. One protester held a LGBTQ flag. The protest attracted counter protesters, who were in support of Donald Trump. Security was at the protest to ensure the protests and counter protests remained civil. Several Hawaiian lawmakers came to meet and mingle with their constituents.[38]

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".[104]

Maryland

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A few hundred protesters gathered in Maryland's capital, Annapolis along Bladen and Calvert streets.[7][105] Many protesters compared Donald Trump to a puppet, with Elon Musk being his alleged puppet master. The protest grew so big the Maryland Capital Police had to shut down one side of Bladen Street.[105]

Michigan

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Around 1,000 people came to a protest at Michigan's state capital in Lansing.[106]

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.[107] One protester held a sign that said, “Harris Walz Were Right”.[102]

New Hampshire

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More than 200 protestors gathered in New Hampshire's state house, in Concord.[25][24] Chanting phrases such as "Do Your Job". Protesters also held signs such as "Long Live Democracy, Reject Fascism", "It's a Coup", and "Hands off OUR Treasury, fELON".[24]

Ohio

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Around 100 protesters gathered outside Ohio's Statehouse in Colombus. Chanting phrases such as "Donald Trump has got to go", "Elon Musk has got to go", and "This is what democracy looks like".[23] Protesters held signs such as "Jesus was a Refugee", "Diversity Hurts No One", and "Women are NOT Property".[22]

Oregon

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Salem

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Protesters gathered and protested on the streets outside Oregon's Capital Building in Salem. Chanting phrases such as "This is what democracy looks like" and "Hey hey, ho ho, Elon Musk has got to go". Protesters held signs such as "Abolish Oligarchy", "If Your Family Isn't Indigenous, Your Family Are Immigrants", and "Unity Over Division". They also carried American and Transgender flags. One woman wore a Handmaid's Tale costume. The protest was attended by members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.[72][108]

Portland

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Protesters gathered outside Senator Ron Wyden office in Portland. Holding signs such as "Congress DO Something", "No One Voted For Elon! Go Away!", and "Fuck ICE". One protester called for lawmakers to push back against the appointment of Trumps cabinet appointees, such as Pete Hegseth for accusations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, and financial mismanagement against him.[72]

Washington

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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.[109]

Wyoming

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Roughly 60 protesters gathered in front of the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne, Wyoming.[7] These protesters carried signs showing "return the power to the people" and "stop Project 2025 - save democracy".[38] Others read "defend the constitution" and "nolite te bastardes carborundorum" (Don't let the bastards grind you down).[7] Protesters spoke out about their concerns with ICE raids, Musk's federal involvement,[38] and minority rights.[7] At 2:30 pm, flying American flags, and LGBTQIA+ pride flags, they marched around the Capital Complex, which included the Wyoming State Capitol, the West Herschler Building, and the East Herschler Building, doing a call-and-response call at an area closest to the Wyoming House of Representatives chamber floor chanting "Freedom Caucus sucks."[38] Many of the protesters were students from the University of Wyoming.[7]

See also

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