Local groups organize anti-Trump protests in Palm Desert, Cathedral City

The 50501 Movement, otherwise known as the '50 States, 50 Capitals, One Day' Movement, is planning nationwide protests today against President Trump's policies and agenda.

Locally, several groups organized protests in Palm Desert. Initially, two separate protests were planned near the Palm Desert Civic Center, but they ultimately merged.

More than 200 protestors lined the sidewalks on Fred Waring Drive at 12:00 p.m., holding signs to the sounds of car horns as drivers passed by.

Some of the organizers, like Dr. Catherine Dillon, said the protest was the Coachella Valley's way of participating in the nationwide 50501 Movement here at home.

"We're not near Sacramento, we're about six or seven hours away. We decided to do something locally [since] we're against Project 2025. We're in support of the rule of law and we're unhappy with what this president is doing," Dillon explains.

The protestors dispersed shortly after 1:00 p.m.

Later in the day, another protest, separate from the one in Palm Desert, is being planned in Cathedral City. It's planned from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in front of the Mary Pickford Theater.

Stay with News Channel Three to hear from organizers and activists as we cover these local protests throughout the day.