The movement has organized under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. Many of the protests are planned at state capitols, with some in other cities.

"We are not criminal. We are working hard to survive in this country," a demonstrator said on the streets of downtown Asheville

Democracy is not a spectator sport! Do something,” said a sign held aloft by one demonstrator in Philadelphia.

The protest is in solidarity with the 50501 Movement, a nationwide protest against the president's policies and executive orders.

A movement to oppose President Donald Trump organized under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, is looking to spark nationwide protests on Wednesday.