Protest

Thousands flocked to the state Capitol Saturday to protest the Trump administration as part of a national, coordinated “Hands Off!” rally — one of an estimated 1,400 across the country.

“They can ignore court orders, but they cannot ignore all of us,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Other speakers included former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed.

The rally was organized by the volunteer group 50501 Michigan, which formed to organize a Feb. 5 rally this year.

Saturday’s turnout was the largest this year, signaling growing opposition to the Trump administration. The diverse coalition backed various issues, but broadly opposed billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk.

Raymond Holt captured the scene in photos.