The protest was the latest in a series organized by national grassroots organization The 50501 Movement — 50 states, 50 protests, one day.

Nationwide more than 500,000 people have RSVP'd to attend one of 1,000 rallies marches or protests organized by grassroots groups. The biggest protest was expected to be in D.C.. By 1 p.m. Eastern, protesters stretched as far as the eye could see along the National Mall and the crowd had been flowing toward the base of the Wahington monument for hours.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed three lawsuits against the Trump administration on Friday, bringing the total number to 12.