01-04-2025
April 5 protest takes aim at Trump, DOGE; where are the 24 New Jersey Hands Off protests?
Two dozen groups have mobilized in New Jersey in advance of a planned nationwide protest against President Donald Trump's agenda and Elon Musk's DOGE on Saturday, April 5.
The protests, which have been dubbed "Hands Off! National Day of Action," are centered around taking a stand against Trump and Musk's recent policy actions on topics including the shuttering of Social Security offices and firing of federal workers.
"This is a nationwide mobilization to stop the most brazen power grab in modern history.," according to the organizers. "Trump, Musk, and their billionaire cronies are orchestrating an all-out assault on our government, our economy, and our basic rights—enabled by Congress every step of the way."
As of Tuesday afternoon, there were more than 950 protest events across the nation organized by a coalition of over 150 grassroots organizations and progressive groups and nonprofits.
From West Caldwell south to Cape May, there were 24 groups that had mobilized in the Garden State as of Tuesday afternoon in advance of Saturday's protest.
Here's where the protests are being held as of now:
There are currently 24 protests planned across New Jersey. Organizers have urged Americans to commit to nonviolent action, and when necessary, to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who may disagree with them.
Jersey City
South Orange-Maplewood
Morristown
Galloway-Atlantic County
Cumberland County & South Jersey
Montclair Area
Glen Ridge
Ocean City
Monroe Township
Lawrence Township
Trenton
Cape May Court House
Toms River
Bloomfield
Franklin Township
West Caldwell
Princeton
Red Bank
OneNJ7
Weekhawken
Piscataway
South Jersey
Atlantic City
Central Jersey
Most "Hands Off!" protest events start between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The length of each event varies, with some ending no later than 4 p.m.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on What to know about April 5 Hands Off 50501 protests in New Jersey
