- The 50501 Movement is planning nationwide protests against President Donald Trump for Saturday, April 5.
- The protests are organized in opposition to Trump's policies and actions.
- Protests are planned in Jackson, Tupelo and Gulfport, Mississippi.
Protests against President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, are planned April 5 nationwide. Multiple events will happen across Mississippi.
The new protests are planned for Saturday, April 5 are billed as the Hands Off Mass Mobilization. Some organizers are using the hashtags "#HandsOff" and "#HandsOff2025" on social media. Others are calling it People's Veto Day.
The 50501 Movement organized protests in each state on Feb. 5; President's Day, Feb. 17; and again on March 4. The upcoming events are being organized in partnership with Hands Off! and Women's March.
Previously, people organized with Voices of Mississippi to speak out against President Donald Trump's administration and Project 2025 at the Mississippi State Capitol.
The organizers are in opposition toTrump's goals and policies and cuts that DOGE is making to government agencies under the guidance of Elon Musk.
Local political organizations and 50501 Mississippi have protests and a peaceful march planned this weekend. Here's what we know.
What is the 50501 Movement?
The protest movement is againstTrump's actions during his first weeks back in office. After a plethora of controversial executive orders and pardons for the Jan. 6 rioters, the 50501 Movement organized to combat Trump's position in the White House.
Since then, there have been multiple rounds of protests in the Magnolia State and across the nation. (Local event times might differ.)
What are they protesting in Mississippi?
Specific issues cited on posts for the first protests were mass deportations and ICE raids and standing against "homophobia, ableism and sexism."
The Hands Off Mass Mobilization is seeking protections for Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. More general topics include:
- Jobs and the economy.
- Democracy.
- Citizens' personal data.
- Veteran services.
- NATO membership.
- Consumer protections.
- Schools and education.
- Free speech.
- Protections for trans individuals.
- Healthcare.
- Clean air and energy.
Elon Musk, under the banner of Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, is accused of seizing access to financial payment systems key to running the country and personal data of citizens and government employees. Deep cuts to government jobs, grant distributions, contracts and real estate leases are being contested.
Where are the protests in Mississippi? When do they start?
A flyer provided to The Clarion-Ledger shows three events across Mississippi on Saturday, April 5.
- Jackson: noon, at 400 High St.
- Tupelo: noon to 1:30, Indivisible Northeast MS will meet at U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly's office, 431 W. Main St.
- Gulfport: 1 p.m., Harrison County Democrats will lead a peaceful protest march from U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker's office at Cadence Bank and end at U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith's office at the federal courthouse.
See photos of the most recent protest against Trump, Musk in Jackson
How do I find another protests with the 50501 Movement or Hands Off?
The national 50501 Movement is active on Instagram, Reddit and Bluesky. The website is www.fiftyfifty.one.
Or look for other Hands Off protests at handsoff2025.com.
Contributing: Presley Bo Tyler and Pam Dankins
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.
