A nationwide protest is planned for April 5, including 55 locations in Michigan, to protest President Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk, and recent policy actions such as closing Social Security offices and firing federal employees in Michigan.
Here’s what you should know about the Hands Off! National Day of Action rallies in Michigan and across the nation:
What’s the purpose of the Hands Off protest?
Organizers claim Trump and Musk are planning a “all-out assault on our government, economy, and basic rights.” They accuse the administration of handing billionaires trillions of dollars, gutting worker protections, and undermining communities and people’s rights, including immigrants, transgender people, and political opponents.
When are the protests?
The nationwide protest will be held on Saturday, April 5, according to the organization’s website.
Who’s organizing the Hands-Off rallies?
As of Tuesday afternoon, over 950 protests were taking place across the country, organized by a coalition of over 150 grassroots organizations, progressive groups, and nonprofits.
The group encourages participants to be nonviolent.
“We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values,” the organization’s website states.
What time will the Hands Off 2025 rallies take place in Michigan?
The majority of the rallies are scheduled from noon to 4 p.m.
How many protests are planned for Michigan?
There are 55 protests planned statewide , as of Thursday morning. Some of the locations include:
- Marquette : Hands Off! Marquette Fights Back, register for location details; 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- Detroit : Hands Off! Detroit Fights Back, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, 1-4 p.m.
- Ann Arbor : Hands Off! Washtenaw County Fights Back, Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave., 1-4 p.m.
- Lansing : Remove! Reverse Reclaim! at the Michigan Capitol, 100 N. Capitol Ave., noon to 4 p.m.
- Traverse City : Hands Off! Northwest Michigan Fights Back, Governmental Center parking lot first for speakers; then the group will move to Eighth Street for a demonstration, 400 Boardman Ave., 1-3 p.m.
