Hundreds took to the streets at the Texas State Capitol in response to President Donald Trump's executive orders and a controversial conservative agenda, Project 2025. The protest in Austin, part of a wave of nationwide demonstrations, was marked by chants of "No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here," as reported by CBS Austin's Jahmal Kennedy.

Demonstrators, many holding signs that proclaimed "Immigrants make America great" and "Deport Elon [Musk]," voiced their opposition to policies perceived as targeting immigrant communities among others. In a statement obtained by CBS Austin, organizers rallied the public against what they call "our common enemy: the Trump administration" and demanded the President's resignation or impeachment, along with investigations into Trump-appointed officials.

Project 2025, identified by the Associated Press as a "hard-right playbook for American government," has become a lightning rod for controversy. Critics argue that it represents a sharp turn toward exclusionary policies and a departure from the core values of diversity and inclusion.

The protest in Austin wasn't an isolated incident, but a part of larger coordination that spanned multiple states. Announcements from organizers suggest these demonstrations are just beginning, with commitments to keep the pressure on Trump and his administration. Meanwhile, comments from protesters reflect a sense of urgency, many expressing that the stakes are high and the need for action is immediate, citing President Trump's recent actions on immigration, trade, and climate change as catalyzing concerns.