CLOSE X By Monica Sager Live News Reporter The 50501 Movementor 50 states, 50 protests, one dayis garnering support throughout social media over its plan to stage demonstrations across the nation to "fight Fascism" on February 5.Why It MattersThe protests are against President Donald Trump and his actions during his first two weeks back in the White House. He has issued a flurry of executive orders, fulfilling campaign promises such as clamping down on illegal immigration and pardoning people who took part in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley has called Trump a "fascist to the core," while former Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly said the president "certainly falls into the general definition of fascist."A protester holds a sign that reads "Make America Great Again. Impeach Trump!" outside of the Trump National Doral golf resort on December 17, 2019, in Doral, Florida. A protester holds a sign that reads "Make America Great Again. Impeach Trump!" outside of the Trump National Doral golf resort on December 17, 2019, in Doral, Florida. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images What To KnowThe movement has a website at 50501movement.carrd.co and is active on Instagram, Reddit, Bluesky, Discord and Signal.The group is calling for protests at each state capitol building. The information and start time vary by location.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 noonCalifornia State Capitol Building at noonColorado State Capitol Building at noonFlorida 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 noonIndiana State Capitol Building at noonIowa State Capitol at noonKansas State Capitol Building at 4 p.m.Kentucky State Capitol Building at noonMassachusetts Statehouse at noonMichigan State Capitol at noonMinnesota St. Paul Technical College at noonMississippi State Capitol at noonMissouri State Capitol Building at noonMontana State Capitol at noonNebraska State Capitol at 4 p.m.New Hampshire Statehouse at noonNew Jersey Statehouse at noonNew York Capitol Building at noon and New York City Hall at 2 p.m.North Carolina State Capitol Building at noonOhio Statehouse at noon and Willard Park at 4 p.m.Oklahoma State Capitol at noonOregon State Capitol Building at noonPennsylvania State Capitol Complex at 11 a.m., Williams S. Moorhead Federal Building in Pittsburgh at 11 a.m. and Philadelphia City Hall at noonSouth 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.Vermont State Capitol at noonVirginia 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.Wisconsin State Capitol at 11 a.m.Wyoming Capitol at 2 p.m. Flyers indicate that the events are to speak out against Project 2025, the Trump administration, "attempts to destroy our freedoms and human rights" and "protest for freedom of speech, racial equality, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, public health and safety, gun violence, climate change, wealth equity."The First Amendment allows for people to assemble and express their views through a protest. Police and other governmental officials are allowed to place certain restrictions, however, including shutting down a protest through a dispersal order if there is a danger of riot or disorder. A permit to march in the streets or on sidewalks is not needed as long as marchers are not obstructing car or pedestrian traffic.At the same time, counter protesters also have free speech rights.Protests erupted across the country last weekend in response to Trump's immigration crackdown, which includes mass deportation and raids targeting illegal immigrants.What People Are SayingCitizen Rosengarten, an organizer of the Springfield protest, 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 is helping to organize the protest in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 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."Reddit user a-friendly_guy: "It's supposed to be a self-organizing protest that is put together by the people, spreading virally as an idea and simultaneously inculcating new developing leaders who step out their comfort shell to decide necessary details for each of their specific state's protests."Some states seem well organized and some don't. There seems to be some 11th-hour confusions since many are asking the same few questions about the time to meet, and now on doubts about its legitimacy or concerns over counter-protesters."I am staying tuned to see how it goesbut I think it's an earnest attempt to get something started on a national scale, despite many glaring holes in its planning."Reddit user sudsmcdiddy: "Y'all I'm genuinely worried for a lot of these people. I see some of them saying things like, 'It's a peaceful protest, we have a legal right to it!' Even though they openly acknowledge the U.S. is very quickly going full fascis (...) The alarmist in me worries that they might be walking into a huge, dangerous trap."Reddit user cornflakegirl: "I'm expecting infiltrators [to] cause problems which will justify a crackdown. I still think protests should happen, but I hope people go in prepared for pepper spray and rubber bullets."Think. Again. on Democratic Underground: "I believe it's just the first of many."What Happens NextProtests are expected to take place on Wednesday.Update 2/3/25, 1:44 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with comment from the Illinois 50501 Movement and additional information.Update 2/3/25, 4 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.Update 2/3/25, 6 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information. Is This Article Trustworthy?Is This Article Trustworthy?Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fairWe value your input and encourage you to rate this article.Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fairWe value your input and encourage you to rate this article.Slide Circle to VoteReader Avg.NoModeratelyYes VOTE