'Deport Elon': Thousands take to streets in US over immigration, LGBTQ+ rights & DOGE

Demonstrators gathered in multiple cities to protest recent policies on immigration, transgender rights, and government restructuring under President Donald Trump. (AP photo)

Hundreds rally in Washington, DC, opposing Trump’s move to shut down USAID. Protesters fear the agency's closure will disrupt humanitarian efforts worldwide. (AP photo)

Protesters in Philadelphia and state capitols hold signs criticising Project 2025, a conservative policy plan they fear could reshape the government and civil rights. (AP photo)

In Lansing, Michigan, demonstrators express concerns over Elon Musk’s influence in government. A protester holds a sign depicting Musk as a puppeteer controlling Trump. (AP photo)

Protesters in Missouri question the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Musk’s access to Social Security data. Some fear financial security risks. "DOGE is not legit," read a sign in Jefferson City. (AP photo)

Protesters in Phoenix march against Trump’s immigration policies, chanting “Deport Elon” and supporting immigrant rights near an ICE detention facility. (AP photo)

Hundreds rally in Alabama after Trump signs an order defining sex as male or female. Rev. Julie Conrady tells the crowd, "He does not have the power to define your identity." (AP photo)

In Austin, Texas, demonstrators march to the state Capitol, demanding action from Congress to counter Trump’s executive orders on trade, climate, and civil rights. (AP photo)

Protests continue to grow across the US, with activists pledging to resist policies they say threaten democracy, human rights, and government transparency. (AP photo)