What Is the '50 States' Anti-Trump Protest Movement? What to Know About 50501

Demonstrators across all 50 states are set to participate in the 50501 Movement, a nationwide protest against the policies and executive orders of President Donald Trump. The movement, also known as "50 states, 50 protests, one day," has gained traction through social media and grassroots organizing, with marches planned at state capitols nationwide.

What Is The 50501 Movement?

The 50501 Movement is a grassroots initiative organizing mass protests against the Trump administration's policies. The name derives from the movement's goal: 50 states, 50 protests, in one day. Organizers and participants advocate for a variety of causes, including immigrant rights, government accountability and opposition to Project 2025.

Why It Matters

The 50501 Movement has announced demonstrations against the Trump administration in response to the president's recent executive orders, particularly those targeting immigration and federal agency restructuring. Protests erupted over the weekend, culminating in the planned mass mobilization on Wednesday.

In a move to bolster its organizational capacity, the 50501 Movement has partnered with Political Revolution, a group originally formed to support Senator Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign.

"We've heard your concerns about the legitimacy of the 50501 movement," the group stated on Instagram. "So we are monstrously relieved to get to share this news with you: We are now partnered with Political Revolution."

Where Did The Movement Originate?

The movement's origins can be traced to grassroots activists who initially mobilized in response to Trump's executive orders. The earliest discussions of a nationwide protest began circulating on social media in late 2024, with activists sharing concerns over immigration policies, government restructuring and civil liberties. As momentum grew, various progressive groups, local advocacy organizations and independent activists coordinated efforts to expand the movement's reach.

Political Revolution officially partnered with the movement early this year, helping to provide additional organizational structure. The movement's name, 50501, was derived from the idea of staging synchronized demonstrations across all 50 states in one day, a tactic inspired by past nationwide protests like the Women's March and demonstrations against the Trump administration's policies in previous years.

What To Know

A key motivation behind the protests is opposition to Project 2025, a policy agenda backed by conservative groups, which critics argue seeks to dramatically reshape the federal government. While Trump has denied direct involvement with Project 2025, protestors argue his executive orders align with its goals.

The 50501 Movement has made it clear that violence of any kind will not be tolerated.

"This movement is about more than just one day—it's about standing firm in our beliefs and seeing it through, no matter the challenges we may face. When we support one another, we make our voices louder and more powerful," organizers wrote online.

When And Where Are Protests Happening?

The protests are scheduled to take place at state capitol buildings and other key locations across all 50 states on Wednesday. While start times vary by location, most demonstrations are set to begin around noon local time. Online platforms such as Instagram and Reddit have provided protest schedules, with organizers encouraging participants to check those sources for specific times and locations in their state.

Information on 50501 Movement's Instagram at the time of writing indicates that meetings will take place at the following times (local) and locations:

• Arizona – State Capitol at noon
• California – State Capitol Building at noon
• Colorado – State Capitol Building at noon
• Florida – Tampa City Hall at 3 p.m.
• Georgia – Centennial Park at 2 p.m.
• Idaho – State Capitol steps at 11 a.m.
• Illinois – State Capitol Building at noon
• Indiana – State Capitol Building at noon
• Iowa – State Capitol at noon
• Kansas – State Capitol Building at 4 p.m.
• Kentucky – State Capitol Building at noon
• Maine – State Capitol at noon
• Massachusetts – Statehouse at noon
• Michigan – State Capitol at noon
• Minnesota – St. Paul Technical College at noon
• Mississippi – State Capitol at noon
• Missouri – State Capitol Building at noon
• Montana – State Capitol at noon
• Nebraska – State Capitol at 4 p.m.
• Nevada – State Capitol Building at noon
• New Hampshire – Statehouse at noon
• New Jersey – Statehouse at noon
• New York – Capitol Building at noon and New York City Hall at 2 p.m.
• North Carolina – State Capitol Building at noon
• Ohio – Statehouse at noon and Willard Park at 4 p.m.
• Oklahoma – State Capitol at noon
• Oregon – State Capitol Building at noon
• Pennsylvania – State Capitol Complex at 11 a.m., Williams S. Moorhead Federal Building in Pittsburgh at 11 a.m. and Philadelphia City Hall at noon
• South Dakota – Downtown Federal Courthouse at 3 p.m.
• Tennessee – State Capitol at 1:30 p.m.
• Texas – State Capitol at 11 a.m. and San Jacinto Plaza at 4 p.m.
• Utah – State Capitol at noon
• Vermont – State Capitol at noon
• Virginia – Bell Tower at 12:30 p.m.
• Washington – Tivoli Fountain North Lawn at 2:30 p.m.
• Washington, D.C. – Capitol Building at 11 a.m.
• West Virginia – State Capitol at noon
• Wisconsin – State Capitol at 11 a.m.
• Wyoming – Capitol at 2 p.m.

What People Are Saying

Citizen Rosengarten, an organizer of the protest in Springfield, Illinois, previously told Newsweek: "The Illinois Citizens 50501 Movement has requested the permits to meet on the Capitol grounds. We have also received substantial threats of violence from MAGA groups, so we're meeting on Capitol grounds to guarantee that they will be limited in their efforts to harass/silence/harm us."

Cristin Wormuth, who helped organize the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, demonstration, previously told Newsweek: "I can see how our democracy is being eroded, and the foundational principles of our country are being challenged in a way that will do irreparable harm to our nation. Regardless of what political party someone supports, all Americans should protect our constitutional rights."

Benjamin Kirik, another Pennsylvania organizer: "We as a group are tired of sitting by while oligarchs and other enablers let these people loot and pillage our government, shutting down services that we the people use and pay for all so they can start up 'new programs' and make new contracts using the money that they stole from us to pay for more rockets. It's getting ridiculous."

Reddit user Sargon-of-ACAB: "From where I sitting (which isn't in the US), it looks like something started by people with very little experience, network or knowledge about protests who very suddenly realized they really need to react to something in the form of a protest."

Reddit user Serenity-V: "I'm increasingly dubious about the original organizers, but the people they've mobilized are sincere. I just wish they were treating this like the serious and potentially dangerous endeavor it is."

What Happens Next

The protests will serve as a significant test of the movement's ability to sustain engagement and coordinate activism on a national scale. The extent of participation and any potential counter-protests will be closely monitored by political analysts and law enforcement officials.

Update 2/5/25, 10:06 a.m. ET: This story was updated to add additional protest locations.