Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:06am on 20 Apr 2025,Sunday International
In a sweeping wave of demonstrations, thousands of Americans protested across multiple cities on April 19 against President Donald Trump’s hard-line policies, especially on immigration. Organized by the activist group 50501, over 400 protests were held, with major turnouts in New York, Washington, and San Francisco. Protesters carried signs saying “No Kings in America” and “Immigrants Are Welcome,” condemning ICE crackdowns and alleged constitutional violations. In San Francisco, demonstrators formed “IMPEACH + REMOVE” on the beach. Many cited fear over eroding democratic norms, with Holocaust descendants and civil rights advocates voicing deep concern over rising xenophobia and authoritarian tendencies. (PC: AP)
