South Floridians joined thousands of people Thursday at more than 1,600 locations across the country to protest against President Donald Trump’s controversial policies.

The protests in the Valley are part of a national movement, “Good Trouble Lives On,” that serves as a day of action honoring the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Protests are expected to be held along streets, at court houses and other public spaces.

Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” Those are words spoken by the late U.S. Congressman John Lewis that have inspired hundreds of peaceful

People protested in cities across the country, including Grand Rapids, Thursday as part of the “Good Trouble Lives On” movement.

The 'Good Trouble' protests are part of a nationwide mobilization to honor the late Congressman John Lewis and to protest the Trump administration.

Under the banner of " Good Trouble ," thousands are gathering across the country to protest against the Trump Administration. “We’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy,” reads a statement on the Good Trouble website.

The name "Good Trouble Lives On" comes from a phrase coined by the late Rep. John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights advocate.