A "Good Trouble Lives On" protest on July 17 at a high-traffic west Mesa intersection escalated amid accusations that a firearm was pulled out.

Demonstrators have taken to the streets across multiple states on Thursday to protest President Donald Trump’s Administration in a day of action honoring the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, with more events planned across the country in the evening.

Thousands of people took to the streets in a national day of action to protest the Trump administration’s policies.

The "Good Trouble Lives On" protests commemorate the five-year anniversary of congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis' death.

Protesters gathered on the side of the road at the intersection of highway 58 and 24 for "Good Trouble Lives On" protest.

The “ Good Trouble Lives On ” national day of action took place around the United States to protest President Donald Trump’s controversial policies such as mass deportations and Medicaid cuts. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

On Thursday afternoon, Shelby quietly joined the list of cities around the nation that participated in Good Trouble Lives On protests. Protests took place in Charlotte, Gastonia, Asheville and other area cities with some attracting hundreds of participants.

More than 1,000 people took to the streets on Thursday as they participated in a series of “Good Trouble” protests across Montgomery County, demonstrating against the Trump administration.