Peaceful protest held Saturday morning in Downtown Columbus
This morning, a peaceful protest is underway in downtown Columbus, with our photographer on scene.
Image: CNAW2News.com
The protests, organized by Indivisible Columbus and Indivisible Phenix City, are being held at two locations along Broadway — one in front of the RiverCenter and another near 13th Street.
Image: CNAW2News.com
Throughout the morning, hundreds of demonstrators chanted slogans such as “Hey-Hey, Ho-Ho, Donald Trump has got to go!” and “There is no insurrection, and Donald Trump is an infection.”
Image: CNAW2News.com
Protesters carried a variety of signs, including:
Image: CNAW2News.com
“I Need My Daughter to Know, I Did Not Stay Silent”
“No Mad King George and No Mad King Trump”
“LGBTQ Rights Are Human Rights”
“Georgia Says Im-[Peach] Trump”
“The Constitution is Not a Suggestion”
“Fund Education, Not Detention Centers”
“No Human Is Illegal”
Image: CNAW2News.com
About 30 minutes into the protest, our photographer observed one counter-protester driving around the block waving a “Make America Great Again” flag.
Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson was seen speaking with attendees during the event.
Image: CNAW2News.com
Image: CNAW2News.com
Image: CNAW2News.com
Image: CNAW2News.com
Columbus police were also present to ensure the safety of all participants. Stay with CNAW2News.com for the latest on local protests.
Related stories
LocalUPDATE: Phenix City man, 69, dies in apparent accidental drowning near 13th Street Bridge
LocalBREAKING: Fire engulfs office building at Phenix City apartment complex
LocalColumbus Public Works to host hazardous household waste recycling event Saturday
LocalColumbus Council extends downtown youth curfew through September 2027
LocalColumbus Crime Prevention Office highlights impact of 44 prevention programs funded by City Council