The protests were slated to take place on Thursday, July 17, the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights champion and Congressman John Lewis, who popularized the concept of "Good Trouble," referring to non-violent civil disobedience.

Protestors gathered outside the Washington County Courthouse Thursday afternoon as part of another national demonstration critical of President Donald Trump and his administration’s actions. An estimated 170 people attended the local nationwide day of action,

Those angered by rollbacks on things such as​ voting rights, essential services and free speech rallied on July 17, the fifth anniversary of John Lewis’ death.

Organizers said the protests were a direct response to what they characterize as the Trump administration’s “brazen rollback” of civil and human rights.

Five years after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis, a group of demonstrators gathered Thursday to honor his legacy while also protesting

The July 17 demonstration marked the fifth anniversary of the civil rights icon's death and is a follow-up to the No Kings rallies in June.

PROTESTERS JOIN THE NATION IN MARKING FIVE YEARS SINCE THE DEATH OF CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS. TONIGHT, PEOPLE GATHERED TO START WHAT LEWIS CALLED GOOD TROUBLE. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S PETE CUDDIHY EARLIER WENT TO THE PROTEST IN DOWNTOWN OMAHA.

Former Representative John Lewis was a prominent figure of the civil rights movement and called peaceful protests “good trouble.”

Protests called "Good Trouble Lives On" are scheduled for July 17, 2025, five years after the death of John Lewis. The protests oppose President Trump's policies and are considered a follow-up to the "No Kings" protests held on June 14,