Kauaʻi residents to protest recent policy actions from Trump, Musk on nationwide Day of Action
Kauaʻi residents can be part of a nationwide day of action and say, “Hands Off Hawaiʻi,” to protest President Donald Trump’s second administration on Saturday.
The protests, which have been dubbed “Hands Off! National Day of Action,” are centered around taking a stand against Trump and Elon Musk’s recent policy actions such as firing federal workers and shuttering Social Security offices.
More than 1,000 protest events have been scheduled in al 50 states as grassroots organizations, progressive groups and nonprofits fight to preserve schools, healthcare, environmental protection, social sercurity, immigrants, cancer research and much more.
“Together, we are sending a clear message: Keep your hands off our healthcare, our social security, our civil rights, our freedom, and our education,” said said Lisa Gibson, Indivisible Hawai`i’s statewide leader. “We want April 5 to be the wakeup call our system needs to realize we are already well along in a full-fledged constitutional crisis.”
“Hands Off Hawaiʻi!” will have events on Kauaʻi, Maui, Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island that will range from rallies and protests to empty chair town halls and digital campaigns, underscoring the real-life consequences of Trump’s policies and show how communities are fighting back.
Indivisible Kauaʻi will be protesting on the lawn in front of the Lihu’e Historic County Building from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a message for Trump and Musk to keep their hands off medicaid, medicare, social security, and the Affordable Care Act.
Everyone is invited to show up, wave signs, and shout slogans. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own signs, drinking water and weather protection as well as help spread awareness of the event through their own social media channels.
Indivisible Kauaʻi will then have its monthly meeting, which is the first Saturday iof the month, following the protest from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lihu’e Public Library
A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action, so in preparation for Saturday, Indivisible Kauaʻi invites the public to attend a safety and de-escalation training at 2 p.m. Hawaiʻi time tomorrow to ensure best practices in creating a safe and welcoming space.
By the end of the session, volunteers will have a better understanding of how to recognize escalating behavior, respond calmly, and diffuse potential conflicts—whether with opposition groups, bystanders, or law enforcement.
Through the rest of the week, the Indivisible Project as a whole is urging everyone to contact their representatives and tell them to block H.R. 22, an bill that would require voters to show proof of citizenship documents that match their current legal name, which many Americans donʻt have.
Kauaʻi residents can call:
- Senator Brian Schatz
- Senator Mazie Hirono
- Representative Jill Tokuda
For more information about the “Hands off Hawaiʻi” email info@indivisiblehawaii.org. Visit the Indivisible Kauaʻi website to be part of other opportunities.
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