The protests took place on the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights icon John Lewis. The former congressman coined the phrase "good trouble" to describe peaceful protests challenging civil rights infringements, and organizers say the upcoming demonstrations will carry on this legacy.

Protests and events against President Donald Trump’s controversial policies were held at more than 1,600 locations around the country Thursday. The “Good Trouble Lives On” national day of action was held in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis.

Hundreds of Iowa City residents descended on City Park to honor John Lewis by making "Good Trouble" to protest President Donald Trump's policies.

Protesters at two separate events in Eureka voiced opposition to Trump administration policies and celebrated the legacy of civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis. Both events were part

The Good Trouble Lives On protests on July 17 follow similar protests across the U.S., dubbed No Kings, in June.

Photos: A Good Trouble Lives On rally was held at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem, hosted by Indivisible Lehigh Valley Bethlehem as part of nationwide protests against Trump administration policies.

On Thursday, Indivisible of Grand Junction will host a “Good Trouble Lives On” protest in Lincoln Park and the 12th and North Ave. intersection from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in response to recent Trump Administration polices.

"It is important for people to be out here today so that we can show that we are not for what is going on in this country," Monterey protester Lisa Fimby-Dukart said. "We're fighting for democracy, we're fighting for voting rights,