The first true demonstration of President Donald Trump’s second term provided a handy slogan for protesters to make their own.

The steps of the Santa Cruz County Courthouse became a platform for change Saturday, as a sea of signs and voices filled the streets, all part of a massive protest urging the protection of individual rights.

Thousands of activists across America participated in the "Hands Off" protest to unify against the Trump administration's attacks on diversity, history and human rights, with many faith leaders and churchgoers using the day to reaffirm their responsibilities to reject injustice,

Planners for the "Hands Off!" protests said anyone could host. A retired Newtown accountant with no organizing experience took them up on it.

As part of a nationwide protest, one of the largest crowds of demonstrators in recent memory gathered around Florida's Capitol to protest against Elon Musk and Donald Trump.