Rallies held across U.S. on Independence Day against Trump policies

5/7/2025 17:23

Protests took place across the United States on Friday as thousands of demonstrators took the opportunity of the Independence Day holiday to rally against President Donald Trump, his immigration enforcement policy, and his "big, beautiful bill" -- a new tax and spending bill.



The protests, held in major cities like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, demonstrated growing public opposition to the country's direction, particularly regarding aggressive immigration enforcement and fiscal policies viewed as favoring the wealthy at the expense of social services.



The demonstrations, part of the "Free America" march, were organized primarily by the 50501 movement. In a statement, the group accused Trump of attempting to "turn the country into a dictatorship."



In downtown Los Angeles, hundreds skipped traditional barbecues and fireworks to protest against immigration raids that have intensified in the region over the past month. Protesters gathered outside the Federal Building that houses an immigration court, chanting, "No more occupation! No more deportation!"