The volunteer-led 50501 movement — which stands for 50 protests in 50 states on 1 day — has organized several national peaceful protests since February. The group is responsible for the April 5 "Hands off!" demonstration and the June 14 "No Kings" protest.

Demonstrators have taken to the streets across multiple states on Thursday to protest President Donald Trump’s Administration in a day of action honoring the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, with more events planned across the country in the evening.

Muslim-majority Malaysia is the chair this year of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, and the criticism of Trump's nominee comes as the country is trying to negotiate a trade deal with the United States in the hope of dodging a 25 percent U.

The protests are part of a nationally organized event timed to mark the fifth anniversary of the death of Rep. John Lewis.