Here's why hundreds of Texans turned up at the state Capitol to join a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump and his executive actions.

In a grass-roots effort to kick off a national movement, organizers encouraged those opposed to President Trump’s actions on immigration, transgender rights and more to gather at state capitals and city halls.

The protests by the 50501 Movement come days after rallies in opposition of Trump's immigration policies were held across the country.

Fueled by grassroots activism, 50501 has rapidly spread across social media, with hashtags like #buildtheresistance and #50501 driving engagement on platforms such as Instagram, Reddit, Bluesky, Discord and Signal.

A movement to protest the early actions of President Donald Trump’s administration took off Wednesday, as demonstrators gathered outside the Texas Statehouse (AP video: Lekan Oyekanmi)

Thousands of protestors from across the country took to the streets and state capitols, including California's. to protest the Trump Administration's early actions.