Day of Action protest in Providence draws hundreds

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 524

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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“Donald Trump, let’s be clear, immigrants are welcome here.”

That was the chant of the hundreds who gathered at the 195 District Park near downtown Providence Tuesday as part of a nationwide protest on the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term.

Organizers estimated upward of 400 demonstrators came out for Providence’s portion of the “Day of Action” against Trump’s policies, even amid frigid temperatures that saw a high of 18 degrees. Wind conditions …

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