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As Americans are planning to celebrate Independence Day on July 4 in US, anti-Trump organizers are holding " Free America " rallies Friday in the next round of mass protest across the country. According to The Times, these demonstrations will be the longest in a line of protests that have taken place in the US after Trump made a return to the White House.On June 14, as President Trump took part in a national military in Washington D.C., people gathered across the US for counter-action, attending "No Kings" protests to publicly 'reject authoritarianism.'The fresh round of protests against the administration comes amid growing discontent with Trump's policies, according to Axios. Hundreds of "Free America" demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his administration are planned nationwide on July 4.As President Trump celebrates the Fourth of July with plans to sign his 'big, beautiful bill' into law, more than 150 'Free America' protests are scheduled nationwide.The anti-Trump protests are being organised by the group named 'Women's March', with the stated goal being to "Free America from the grip of hate and the politics of fear." They are taking the form of various community gatherings, including block parties, banner drops, barbecues, and dance events.The Women's March stated, "They want us scared, divided, and isolated. They want to prevent us from envisioning true freedom. Yet, that's precisely what we must do". They added, "This Fourth of July, we will gather in the streets celebrating freedom and joy. The dream of American liberty is for everyone, and we will relentlessly pursue its promise."The focus of anti-Trump protests is to challenge the influence of billionaires, combat poverty, resist unlawful commands, and reject fear-based politics, according to their website. The demonstrations are aimed at Trump and his policies — including massive deportation sweeps, ICE raids, sweeping tariffs and, most recently, the deep cuts in social services and health care in his recently-passed megabill.The protests are focused on freeing the U.S. from billionaires' power, poverty, unlawful orders, and the politics of fear, the website said.About 200 events were scheduled, signaling less interest than the recent "No Kings" protests. The Women's March noted on Facebook Thursday the impact that Trump's newly passed "big, beautiful bill" is set to have on reproductive rights, with family planning nonprofits that provide abortions facing a one-year Medicaid funding ban.Women's March, the organization behind "Free America Weekend," is calling on people to join or host events over the coming holiday weekend.Montgomery, Alabama: Free America Weekend Food and School Supply Drive, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4 at the NewSouth Bookstore, 105 South Court StreetSoldotna, Alaska: Interfaith Picnic and Free America Music Jam, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 5 at Soldotna Creek Park, 251 States AvenueLittle Rock, Arkansas: Candlelight Vigil, 8:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4 at Junction BridgeLos Angeles, California: Los Feliz Free America Weekend, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Vermont and Prospect Traffic Triangle, 4757 Prospect AvenueArvada, Colorado: Free America Weekend, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4 at 7305 Grandview AvenueHartford, Connecticut: West Hartford's Free America Weekend, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 5 at Connecticut Veteran's Memorial ParkMiami, Florida: Reclaim Freedom Rally, from 11 a.m. on July 4 at the Torch of Friendship, 301 Biscayne BoulevardChicago, Illinois: People's Independence Day Chicago, from 11 a.m. on July 4 at Federal Plaza, 230 South DearbornIndianapolis, Indiana: Indiana 50501 Community Cookout, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4 at 2432 Conservatory DriveCedar Rapids, Iowa: Free America Weekend, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 4 at Cedar Rapids U.S. Courthouse, 111 7th Avenue SoutheastLafayette, Louisiana: 337 Free America Weekend, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4 at Prejean Point, 735 Jefferson StreetFreeport, Maine: Free America Event from 10 a.m. on July 4 at 2 Merrill RoadNorth East, Maryland: Let Freedom Ring!, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at North East Community Park, 200 West Walnut StreetRiverview, Michigan: Freedom vs. Fascism, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 5 at Riverview Veterans Memorial Library, 14300 Sibley RoadSt. Cloud, Minnesota: St. Cloud Area Free America Weekend, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 4 at Great River Regional Library, 1300 West Saint Germain StreetSaint Joseph, Missouri: Let Freedom Ring in St. Joseph!, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 4 at 3702 Frederick AvenueForsyth, Montana: Free America BBQ & Protest, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on July 4 at Marcyes Park, 400 Front StreetSuncook, New Hampshire: N.H. Statewide Bridge Occupation, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 6, location to be announcedTrenton, New Jersey: Free America Protest, from 6 p.m. on July 4 at the Plaza, 145 West State StreetAlamogordo, New Mexico: Otero County Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at 1001 North White Sands BoulevardMamaroneck, New York: Free America July 4th Weekend, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 5 at Harbor Island, Boston Post RoadMorrisville, North Carolina: Triangle Bridges to Freedom, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 6 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 2400 John Brantley BoulevardColumbus, Ohio: Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at the Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol SquarePortland, Oregon: Free America Weekend—Sellwood Bridge Protest, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 4 at Southwest Sellwood BridgeLancaster, Pennsylvania: Lancaster Free America Weekend, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 5 at 1 Penn SquareMyrtle Beach, South Carolina: Myrtle Beach Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4, location to be announcedSioux Falls, South Dakota: Sioux Falls Independence Day, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4 at USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial, 2705 West 12th StreetHouston, Texas: Houston Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby StreetSalt Lake City, Utah: Free America Weekend, from 10 a.m. on July 4 at the Utah State Capitol, 350 State StreetShelburne, Vermont: Shelburne—Take Back Your County, 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 4 at 5300 Shelburne RoadRoanoke, Virginia: No Kings 2.0, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on July 4 at Elmwood Park, 505 Williamson Road SoutheastSeattle, Washington: Seattle: Queen Anne Resist, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at West Dravus Street Overpass, 1800 West Dravus StreetMilwaukee, Wisconsin: Green Bay—Free America Weekend, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on July 4, 100 East Walnut StreetJackson, Wyoming: Teton County Free America March, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4 at 447 West Snow King AvenueSeveral communities in the Los Angeles area have canceled Independence Day festivities due to safety concerns over Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The Los Angeles neighborhood of El Sereno cancelled its parade after 90% of participants dropped out, according to news agency AP.Free America events are scheduled to take place across the country over the July Fourth weekend. Some local chapters of Indivisible have also planned "No Kings 2.0" protests for July 4.Another day of nationwide demonstrations—billed as "Good Trouble Lives On," a reference to the late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis—are planned for July 17. According to organizers, the events are a response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration."
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