Category: Protest & Direct Action
Thousands March in Paris for May Day 2026
Paris, France — On May 1, thousands of people marched through central Paris during the annual Labor Day demonstration. Participants gathered at 2:00 p.m. local time at the official meeting point — Place de la Republique — and followed the usual route to Place de…
Latest Cop City Indictment Drags Former RICO Defendants into New Legal Battle
Cobb County, GA — Attorney General Chris Carr has charged three people for a protest that took place nearly four years ago during the movement to stop Cop City in Atlanta. That’s according to a new grand jury indictment announced on April 23, which accuses…
Indigenous Leaders Demand Halt to Enbridge Line 5 Reroute Construction in Wisconsin
Indigenous leaders and water protectors rallied on April 21 at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district headquarters in St. Paul to call for an immediate stay on Enbridge Line 5 construction in northern Wisconsin.
May Day Strong Shoots for National Solidarity on International Workers’ Day
Will the broad coalition of unions, nonprofits and activist groups make a long-term impact?
Why Was the Prairieland Jury Persuaded to Convict Given the Government’s Weak Case?
Johnson County, TX — In a surprising verdict, nine activists were found guilty last month in the Prairieland ICE Detention Center protest case. The defendants—Savanna Batten, Zachary Evetts, Autumn Hill, Meagan Morris, Maricela Rueda, Daniel “Des” Rolando Sanchez Estrada, Benjamin “Champagne” Song, Elizabeth Soto, and…
Hands Off Prosfygika: Eviction Threat Sparks Hunger Strike and Mass Mobilization
The Community of Squatted Prosfygika, a historic occupation in Athens, is facing an eviction threat due to a regional “regeneration and development” plan.
Up to 200,000 Gather in St. Paul for Third ‘No Kings’ Rally
St. Paul, MN – The capitol lawn swelled with 200,000 protesters, according to organizers, with some arriving from around the country, to join in on the third national No Kings event protesting the presidential administration of Donald Trump. Law enforcement estimated the crowd to be…
Protests Continue After Prairieland Trial Targeted Elements of Dissent
Protests against ICE continue following Prairieland verdict, Cities Church indictments, and court support suppression.
Protesters Fill Minnesota Capitol, Read Letters from Children Held in Immigration Custody
Saint Paul, MN — More than 100 people filed into the Minnesota State Capitol on Feb. 26 to protest the prolonged detainment of children in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities around the country.
The crowd, led into the capitol building by the immigrant rights-oriented nonprofit…
Trump Admin Targets Press and Activists in Minnesota, Indicts ‘The Righteous 39’
Politically motivated charges during the height of anti-ICE protests targets a wide range of community leaders and members of the press with felony charges.