CHICAGO — Civil rights activist and Georgia congressman John Lewis was known for saying he got into "good trouble" by using peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice. Now, in 1,600 cities and towns across the country, protesters are planning to make similar "good trouble" on July 17, the fifth anniversary of Lewis' death.

About four dozen protestors showed up at a "Good Trouble" protest at Newton Green, where the county now requires insurance for protests.

Adam Swart revealed his company, Crowds on Demand, turned down a $20 million contract to organize anti-Trump protests, saying such demonstrations would be "ineffective."

People stand with signs protesting outside City Hall for the “Good Trouble” protest in honor of John Lewis’ ideals and in support of them by the 50501 organization on July 17, 2025, in Cincinnati. People stand with signs protesting outside City Hall for the “Good Trouble” protest in honor of John Lewis’ ideals and in support of them by the 50501 organization on July 17,