Indivisible Chapters Across the U.S. Hold May Day Protests

To celebrate May Day, also known as International Worker's Day, several local chapters of the Indivisible Project held protests and events across the United States, addressing a range of concerns including due process, government spending cuts, and opposition to specific policies of the Trump administration. These demonstrations took various forms, from marches and rallies to "die-ins" and sign-waving events, highlighting local groups' efforts to make their voices heard.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Indivisible 605 sponsored a "March in Defense of Due Process" on Thursday afternoon, May 1, 2025. The march began at the federal courthouse, proceeded to the Arc of Dreams, and concluded at Fawick Park.

Attendees stated the event aimed to raise awareness of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantee due process, something they believe the current administration is not providing. Roni Wegner, chair of the advisory board of Indivisible 605, emphasized that while due process may not affect everyone directly, "it impacts people in our community". She stressed the importance of following "the pesky Constitution," whether it's the 2nd amendment or the 5th and 14th amendments. Indivisible 605 plans to host protests monthly.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, saw Indivisible Tulsa County sponsor a May Day "Die-In" protest. This form of nonviolent protest was used to dramatize what protestors believe are the lethal costs resulting from Trump administration policies.

Participants held tombstone-shaped signs with messages like "Died from Mental Health Cuts," "Died of Sepsis, was Denied Abortion Care," "NIH CUTS - Died of Cancer," and "RIP Trans Youth". Susan Young, Co-Leader of Indivisible Tulsa County, expressed concerns about cuts to science funding, including research with potential for treating cancer, and discouragement of vaccines. Young, an RN, and her doctor husband are familiar with these issues.

South Central Kentucky (SOKY), SOKY Indivisible held an anti-Trump May Day protest on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Circus Square Park. Despite pouring rain, protesters gathered, with one participant, Bob Pollock, stating, “Somebody’s gotta do it... the more people, the more impact we have”. Chants at the park included “Mayday, Mayday, democracy’s in danger,” “no justice, no peace,” “no one is illegal on stolen land,” and “raise your voice for the voiceless”.

The event, referencing the May Day holiday which recognizes the working class, invited people to speak out on issues such as immigration, deportations, due process, veteran services, and taxation.

Sharon Campshere, who shielded herself from the rain with an anti-Trump poncho, said she was there "for my grandson, and my daughter and for democracy itself”. Dalla Emerson spoke about believing in democracy but being concerned about a potential move towards a system that won't allow democratic elections.

Angela Bunger expressed being "horrified, disappointed and baffled" by President Trump's decisions, calling him "a vile, evil human being" who "should not be in charge of our country". Bunger hoped for Trump's impeachment, believing he violates the way the U.S. government should work.

Fairfield, California, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) welcomed an Indivisible May Day Hands-Off rally at his district office to oppose President Trump’s agenda. Congressman Garamendi stated he had said from the beginning of Trump's presidency that "we need to take to the streets and resist every action" and that they did just that. He expressed pride in standing with constituents who make their voices heard against "Trump's dangerous and unconstitutional actions".

Garamendi thanked Indivisible for collaborating on the "Hands-Off demonstration to protest Trump," noting they had been in close contact, opened offices, and provided refreshments. He mentioned his daily work in Congress to push back against the Trump agenda, including introducing amendments and voting NO on a budget reconciliation bill he described as reckless and cruel, funding tax cuts for billionaires by cutting critical services like Medicaid, Social Security, and school lunch programs. Garamendi encouraged citizens standing up to what he referred to as the "Trump-Musk cuts".

Wausau, Wisconsin, also saw a May Day Rally near Marathon Park on Saturday, May 3, 2025, organized by North Central Wisconsin Indivisible and The Marathon County Democratic Party. Held a few days after International Workers Day, locals protested actions by the Trump Administration, specifically citing the administration’s defiance of recent court rulings, reports of citizens being unlawfully detained, and proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and and Social Security. Attendees held signs, with one supporter using a rake to hold their sign high.

In Willmar, Minnesota, Indivisible Kandiyohi County held a rally and march on May 1, 2025. More than 100 people reportedly gathered at Rice Park and marched on First Street South.

Finally, in Jackson, Tennessee, Democrats and members of the Indivisible Jackson group demonstrated outside of City Hall on April 26, 2025, protesting against federal budget cuts.