“This is the largest mobilization during the second Trump administration,” said executive director of the Arkansas ACLU, adding later: “We will not stand idly by while our governor is complicit.”

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At the start of the march, organizers warned of counter protesters, but none can be seen now as speakers continue to step up to the mic. The crowd has thinned compared to the start, but those who remain continue to enthusiastically cheer for each speaker and honking cars. @arkansasadvocate.com

“Let’s show up, let’s change things.” @arkansasadvocate.com

Here’s the interview from @tessmvrbin.bsky.social for @arkansasadvocate.com

“Protest is patriotic,” says Marcus Jones. “We’ve got to take that narrative back. That is our flag.” He says thatxhe didn’t fight dictators overseas to bow down to one @arkansasadvocate.com

A video from my colleage, @tessmvrbin.bsky.social from the start of the march here in Little Rock.

Nancy Reta told me that “no one is illegal on stolen land.” This is her first protest, and she said she didn’t expect so many people to show up. Watch the @arkansasadvocate.com interview below.

Protesters are chanting “No tyrants, no kings,” as we reach the North Little Rock side of the bridge. @arkansasadvocate.com

Madison Henderson says that people shouldn’t be afraid to stand up for what they believe in. Watch the @arkansasadvocate.com interview as we cross the Arkansas River below 👇🏻