Americans Observe Martin Luther King Day as Protests Target Trump Policies

Advocacy groups organized nationwide rallies on the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day to protest Trump policies dismantling diversity and inclusion initiatives.The demonstrations followed a controversial decision by the National Park Service to remove the holiday from its free admission schedule in favor of dates honoring the president.While government offices and financial markets remained closed, the atmosphere was further strained by a recent fatal shooting involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.