An estimated 30,000 people joined the Chicago edition of the "Hands Off" day of action, which saw communities across the country protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to government and stripping of rights.

Also held in the suburbs and across the country, the demonstrations took aim at the administration's recent actions, including layoffs of federal workers, cuts in funding for social services and research,

Over 250,000 people are expected at 'Hands Off!' protests on Saturday spanning Social Security offices to city halls, opposing Trump policies and DOGE layoffs.