Thousands rally at Washington Monument on Saturday

WASHINGTON (7News) — Thousands of people travelled to the Washington Monument in D.C. on Saturday for what is called the "Hands Off!" rally, where protestors are pushing back against Trump administration policies.

• When: Noon through 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Washington Monument

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U.S. Park Police blocked 15th Street Northwest from Constitution Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW due to the large crowds around the Washington Monument earlier. Those areas have since reopened.

Drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes or avoid the area completely.

As that rally goes on, around 200 organizations are expected to show up to a "March for Palestine" event on Saturday afternoon.

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Trade unions, women’s organizations, anti-war groups, Muslim and Arab-American associations, artists and cultural workers are slated to march on ICE headquarters for the event.

• When: 1 p.m.
• Where: Starting at 3rd street & Pennsylvania Ave Northeast

The National Park Service said it has processed numerous First Amendment demonstration permits for the Saturday events, but will also be keeping an eye on protestors to make sure there is no criminal activity going on during these rallies.

"The National Park Service, including the United States Park Police, is committed to providing safe spaces for the peaceful assembly and expression of First Amendment rights. However, criminal activity that threatens the safety and security of the public or park resources is inconsistent with the peaceful assembly and expression of First Amendment rights. The United States Park Police will act to prevent any violence or criminal activity that would impede any visitor activities or damage park resources."

Large fences were also set up outside the White House Thursday night ahead of the Hands Off! rally. The White House spring garden tours that were supposed to happen on Saturday were also postponed to Sunday due to the anticipated protests.

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In a statement to 7News, the United States Secret Service said it'll work with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to ensure everyone's safety during the protest. 7News reached out to MPD and United States Capitol Police for comment on the protest's security and haven't heard back yet.