The event was one in an ongoing series of protests against President Donald Trump, this one on the anniversary of civil rights icon John Lewis' death.

Protests in Birmingham and 1,600 other communities across the country were a direct response to the federal governments’ controversial policies like mass deportation and cuts to programs benefiting low-income people.

The “Good Trouble Lives On” national day of action honors the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Protests are expected to be held along streets, at court houses and other public spaces. Organizers are calling for them to be peaceful.

Wondering why people are protesting is NJ and New York today? Hers' what 'Good Trouble' is, maps of protests and more.