Newswatch Protests State-by-State
California
Jewish Voice for Peace Calls Out Rep. Jimmy Gomez for AIPAC Funding - Knock LA
October 20, 2026 01:48 PM EDT
Knock LA.
The October 15 protest highlighted Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s affiliation with Zionist interest groups and the need for courageous, pro-Palestine leadership from California’s congressional representatives.
Colorado
Artificial Intelligence freeze walkouts hit Denver, Golden, and Fort Collins as part of nationwide protests
October 21, 2026 12:16 AM EDT
denver7
Demonstrators across Colorado joined a nationwide movement demanding a statewide moratorium on AI and stronger guardrails on data center development.
Florida
'Star-Spangled Girl' illustrates the power of love and comedy to overcome any political divide
October 20, 2026 03:03 PM EDT
WGCU Public Media.
For those of a certain age, the ‘60s are remembered - fondly or not - as the age of political protest. But between anti-ICE and No Kings rallies, the ‘60s take a back seat to recent nationwide protests. Florida Rep Producing Artistic Director Greg Longenhagen believes it’s a good time to bring Neil Simon’s “Star-Spangled Girl” to the historic Arcade Theatre.
Georgia
Atlanta's former mayor is running for Georgia governor. The 2020 protests could cost her the race.
October 21, 2026 06:30 AM EDT
Reason Foundation.
As mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms was in office during what she called the "COVID crime wave."
Georgia
Georgian protester Tamar Lortkipanidze released after year of imprisonment
October 21, 2026 06:28 AM EDT
OC Media
The protester has been handed a three-year suspended sentence.
Idaho
Protest takes Place at Idaho State Capital Over the Weekend
October 20, 2026 05:46 PM EDT
KISS FM Boise
"No Kings" Protest took place on Saturday at Idaho State Capital followed by a march on Sunday that began at Ann Morrison Park and ended at the steps of the capitol building.
Illinois
105 US Lawmakers Urge FBI to Probe Illinois Hindu Temple Plot as Hate Crime
October 21, 2026 03:28 AM EDT
Dainik Jagran
105 US lawmakers have urged the FBI to investigate an alleged shooting plot targeting an Illinois Hindu temple as a potential hate crime and address threats against South Asian communities.
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Illinois
Illinois Students Protest 68-Year-Old Law Banning Onion Trading, Show Up With 'Free the Onion' Signs: 'The Most UChicago Protest of All Time'
October 20, 2026 10:10 AM EDT
The Nerd Stash.
Illinois students protest a 68-year-old onion futures ban outside the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with quirky signs.
Indiana
Michigan City, Indiana, Activists Urge NIPSCO to Retire Coal Plant by 2028
October 20, 2026 07:26 PM EDT
Hoodline, Inc.
Michigan City activists say data centers could keep a 52-year-old coal unit burning past its planned 2028 retirement.
Kansas
Trump Kansas Rally: President Cites France Riots in Warning
October 20, 2026 04:05 PM EDT
Mundo Now
Trump warns that unrest like the France riots could spread to the U.S. if Democrats win, making immigration a central issue.
Kansas
Donald Trump Resorts to Childish Insults and Scare Tactics at Kansas Rally
October 20, 2026 12:24 PM EDT
Reality Tea.
Donald Trump mocks Democrats and warns of unrest in America during a Kansas rally supporting Senator Roger Marshall.
Michigan
Proposal to pause new data centers in Michigan City sparks protests over Google exemption
October 20, 2026 11:44 PM EDT
WSBT Television.
Michigan City's Common Council took the first step toward pressing pause on future data center developments.But one major project would be exempt.Protesters out
Michigan
ACLU, Amnesty International accuse UMich of suppressing protests
October 20, 2026 10:34 PM EDT
The Michigan Daily
A joint report released Sept. 23 criticizes the University of Michigan responded to pro-Palestinian student protests.
Minnesota
Protests underscore Riley Gaines' visit to the University of Minnesota
October 20, 2026 10:42 PM EDT
Minnesota Daily.
On Oct. 14, the University of Minnesota’s chapter of Turning Point USA, a student conservative organization on campus, hosted former collegiate athlete and current conservative political commentator Riley Gaines at Coffman Union for an event dubbed “Pick Up the Mic”, resulting in protests from student organizations opposing Gaines’ presence on campus. The speaking event, which...
New York
Old Video Does Not Show Recent Protests Against U.S. President Donald Trump
October 21, 2026 05:06 AM EDT
Misbar
A video claiming to show protests against U.S. President Donald Trump in New York City, amid calls for early voting in the November midterm elections.
New York
Racist Video Sparks Student Protests at Upstate New York High School
October 21, 2026 12:06 AM EDT
Fox Television Stations, LLC.
A video of a group of high school boys repeatedly shouting a racial slur has an upstate New York community demanding answers. The South Colonie school district near Albany says the video was filmed off campus and several students were disciplined, but it won’t say how. About 150 students rallied Monday over how the district handled it. On IFU Primetime Live, Isiah Carey talks with attorney Charles “Big Angry” Adams about where the line is for schools when students do this off campus.
North Carolina
Trump compares hecklers at North Carolina rally to France riots, announces $1.5 billion chip investment
October 21, 2026 06:49 AM EDT
WION (World Is One News)
US President Donald Trump compared hecklers at a North Carolina midterm rally to people involved in France’s violent unrest. He also announced a $1.5 billion Pentagon investment to expand semiconductor production in the state
North Carolina
Trump uncorks violent threat after protester disrupts rally: 'Not going to put up with it'
October 20, 2026 08:29 PM EDT
Raw Story.
President Donald Trump threatened a protester at his North Carolina rally while one of his supporters appeared to get violent.While being escorted out of Trump's North Carolina rally, a protester who was yelling at Trump during his speech appeared to be hit by someone in the crowd, according to vide...
Tennessee
3rd Round Of Tennessee “No Kings” Protests Draws Smaller, Older Crowds
October 20, 2026 08:08 AM EDT
The Tennessee Conservative
Scheduled Across The Nation For Oct. 17, The Third Round Of “No Kings” Protests Appears To Have Drawn Smaller Crowds Compared To The Last Organized Protest Date Almost Exactly One Year Ago, With Many Outlets Reporting The Groups In Tennessee And In Other States Were Largely Comprised Of Older Individuals.
Texas
First Amendment Challenge to Campus Speech Bans (Texas) (Civil Rights Brief #257) - USRESIST NEWS
October 20, 2026 12:08 PM EDT
US Resist News.
On October 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit heard oral arguments in a major First Amendment challenge regarding Texas Senate Bill 2972. The state-level statute requires public colleges and universities across Texas to enforce strict restrictions on expressive activities, banning student demonstrations, rallies, and overnight speech between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., as well as during final exam weeks. Student groups across the University of Texas system filed a federal lawsuit to block the enforcement of SB 2972, arguing that the law unconstitutionally chills political assembly and free speech on public grounds. While lower federal courts previously granted a temporary injunction to halt key parts of the ban, state attorneys presented arguments before the 5th Circuit this week urging the appeals panel to reinstate the overnight restrictions.
Vermont
Seven Vermont clergy arraigned after ICE protest in Williston
October 20, 2026 04:05 PM EDT
Yahoo! Inc.
Seven ICE protesters connected to local Vermont religious groups were arraigned Tuesday on trespassing charges.
Vermont
7 clergy members plead not guilty to Williston ICE protest arrests
October 20, 2026 11:45 AM EDT
WCAX-TV
Seven Vermont faith leaders faced a judge Tuesday for unlawful trespass charges brought by the attorney general.
Virginia
JUST IN: Alexandria activist Glen Pine challenging Del. R. Kirk McPike for Democratic nomination | ALXnow
October 20, 2026 09:15 AM EDT
Alexandria Now.
Democratic Socialist Glen Pine is running in next June's Democratic primary for Virginia's 5th District. Pine has spent years organizing and protesting with Alexandrians for Palestinian Human Rights, DeFlock ALX and ICE Out of Alexandria, and says that an extensive door-knocking campaign, backed by a wide network of grassroots supporters, will help him beat incumbent
Washington
Marco Rubio calls UN experts 'oxymoron', says CJP protests India's domestic matter
October 21, 2026 06:26 AM EDT
The Assam Tribune
US Secretary of State says Washington will not comment on India’s internal politics, citing democracy & regular protests in America
Washington
'Domestic Political Matter': Marco Rubio On Student, Opposition Protests; Calls 'UN Experts' An Oxymoron
October 21, 2026 04:00 AM EDT
The Free Press Journal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described student and opposition protests in India as a “domestic political matter”, saying Washington would not interfere. During his October visit, Rubio stressed India's democratic process and noted that protests also occur in the US. He also took a swipe at UN experts criticising India's handling of demonstrations.
Wisconsin
Election 2026 Wisconsin House
October 20, 2026 03:29 PM EDT
Guard Online
Gail Benson demonstrates in support of Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., before a debate between Benson, candidate for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional district and his opponent, Democrat Rebecca Cooke, Tuesday, Oct.
