The nationwide 'Hands Off' protest has been planned for over 1,000 cities and towns across the United States of America. The protests are being organized in response to the ongoing legal battles and political controversies surrounding US President Donald Trump. Tensions are expected to flare up across the nation this Saturday as thousands of demonstrators are going to hit the cities to join a wave of anti-Trump protests. Hands Off campaign in US on April 5: Key points-Branded under the Hands Off! campaign, organizers have scheduled over 1,000 events nationwide as part of what they’re calling a National Day of Action.These protests will focus on voicing opposition to Trump’s legal issues and calling for accountability on various fronts, as reported by Newsweek.-A massive turnout is anticipated, with more than 250,000 protestors projected to take part across the country, according to advocacy group MoveOn.ALSO READ: An article on Warren Buffett acquiring Elon Musk's Tesla for $1 trillion caused huge confusion online. Here's why-The protests are being organized by advocacy groups, including Third Act—an environmental group led by environmentalist and author Bill McKibben—Reproductive Freedom for All, and the 50501 Movement.-The big protests are being held the weekend before the SAVE Act will likely be voted on in Congress, which many civil rights activists have warned will make it harder for women and minorities to register to vote.-Protestors in multiple cities will take to the streets, joining forces in what is expected to be a large-scale mobilization. The biggest of these events is set to take place in Washington, D.C., where protestors will gather on the National Mall.- Participants have been encouraged to arrive at the Sylvan Theater by 11 AM, with speeches and other programming scheduled to start at noon. According to a MoveOn spokesperson, approximately 12,500 people are expected to attend the D.C. rally as of earlier this week.-Hands Off! is a grassroots movement of people who want the Trump administration, including Elon Musk, to take their hands off of social security, federal jobs, Medicaid, and more.ALSO READ: Elon Musk's DOGE found something 'horrible': Trump makes big claim, wants his 'first buddy' to stay with admin-“Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They’re taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them,” reads a fiery statement on the Hands Off! campaign website. “On Saturday, April 5th, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!”Hands Off!: Protests to take place in these placesAlabama – Montgomery: 12:00 PM at 600 Dexter Ave.Alaska – Juneau: 12:00 PM at 120 4th St.Arizona – Phoenix: 10:00 AM at 1700 W. Washington St.Arkansas – Little Rock: 11:00 AM at 500 Woodlane St.California – Sacramento: 11:00 AM at 1310 10th St.Colorado – Denver: 12:00 PM at 200 E. Colfax Ave.Connecticut – Hartford: 3:00 PM at 210 Capitol Ave.Delaware – Dover: 12:00 PM (details not available)Florida – Tallahassee: 12:00 PM at 400 S. Monroe St.Georgia – Atlanta: 12:30 PM (details not available)Hawaii – Honolulu: 12:00 PM at 415 S. Beretania St.Idaho – Boise: 2:00 PM at 150 N. Capitol Blvd.Illinois – Springfield: 12:00 PM at 401 S. 2nd St.Indiana – Indianapolis: 12:00 PM at 200 W. Washington St.Iowa – Des Moines: 12:00 PM at 400 Locust St.Kansas – Topeka: 12:00 PM at 300 SW 10th Ave.Kentucky – Frankfort: 11:00 AM at 700 Capital Ave.Louisiana – Baton Rouge: 11:00 AM at 900 N. 3rd St.Maine – Augusta: 12:00 PM at 111 Sewall St.Massachusetts – Boston: 11:00 AM at 139 Tremont St.Michigan – Lansing: 12:00 PM at 100 N. Capitol Ave.Minnesota – Saint Paul: 12:00 PM at 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Missouri – Jefferson City: 12:00 PM at 201 W. Capitol Ave.Montana – Helena: 12:00 PM at 1301 E. 6th Ave.Nebraska – Lincoln: 11:00 AM at 1445 K St.Nevada – Carson City: 12:00 PM at 401 S. Carson St.New Hampshire – Concord: 12:00 PM at 107 N. Main St.New Jersey – Trenton: 12:00 PM at 125 W. State St.New Mexico – Santa Fe: 12:00 PM at 490 Old Santa Fe TrailNew York – Albany: 11:00 AM at West Capitol Park, State St. & S. Swan St.North Carolina – Raleigh: 11:00 AM at 16 W. Jones St.North Dakota – Bismarck: 4:00 PM at 600 E. Boulevard Ave.Ohio – Columbus: 12:00 PM at 1 Capitol SquareOklahoma – Oklahoma City: 12:00 PM at 200 N. Walker Ave.Oregon – Salem: 12:00 PM at Summer Street NEPennsylvania – Harrisburg: 12:00 PM at North 3rd St. & State St.Rhode Island – Providence: 12:00 PM at 324 Hope St.South Carolina – Columbia: 1:00 PM at 1100 Gervais St.South Dakota – Pierre: 12:00 PM at 500 E. Capitol Ave.Tennessee – Nashville: 12:00 PM at 2500 West End Ave.Texas – Austin: 2:00 PM at 1100 Congress Ave.Utah – Salt Lake City: 12:00 PM at 350 State St.Vermont – Montpelier: 12:00 PM at 115 State St.Virginia – Richmond: 11:30 AM at 101 N. 9th St.Washington – Olympia: 2:00 PM at 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SWWest Virginia – Charleston: 12:00 PM at 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.Wisconsin – Madison: 12:00 PM at 2 E. Main St.Wyoming – Cheyenne: (details not available)ALSO READ: Could Pete Hegseth face consequences for discussing sensitive military ops on Signal app? Pentagon's big moveAccording to the report, no protests were scheduled in Annapolis, Maryland, or Jackson, Mississippi, although other cities in both states are hosting Hands Off! events.Demonstrations are also being held at more than 1,000 locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with new additions including McAllen and Howard County in Texas. Beyond U.S. borders, Americans living abroad—as well as citizens of other countries affected by Trump administration policies like mass tariffs, the resulting market volatility, and USAID funding cuts—are joining the movement and taking to the streets.International protests are set to occur in cities such as Berlin, Frankfurt, Vienna, Brussels, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Lyon, Nice, Lisbon, and Guadalajara, among others.ALSO READ: Trump jets off to Florida for a golf tournament after sending US economy into 'panic mode'Hands Off! emphasizes its commitment to non-violent protest. According to the organization’s website: “We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, even those that are legally permitted, should not be brought to events.”While Trump is the primary target of the Hands Off! campaign, the coalition has widened its scope to include Elon Musk, reflecting growing public frustration with the billionaire. Over the past weekend, protestors gathered outside more than 200 Tesla showrooms across the U.S., amid reports of falling sales and incidents of vandalism.