A "Good Trouble Lives On" protest in Mesa escalated when a man pointed a gun at a demonstrator. The incident occurred during a nationwide day of action protesting President Donald Trump and his policies.

The Good Trouble Lives On protests on July 17 follow similar protests across the U.S., dubbed No Kings, in June.

On Thursday, Indivisible of Grand Junction will host a “Good Trouble Lives On” protest in Lincoln Park and the 12th and North Ave. intersection from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in response to recent Trump Administration polices.

Photos: A Good Trouble Lives On rally was held at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem, hosted by Indivisible Lehigh Valley Bethlehem as part of nationwide protests against Trump administration policies.

The nationwide protests are in response to the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine civil rights and democratic institutions, organizers say.

The protests are taking place on the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights icon John Lewis. The former congressman coined the phrase "good trouble" to describe peaceful protests challenging civil rights infringements, and organizers say the upcoming demonstrations will carry on this legacy.

Protesters at two separate events in Eureka voiced opposition to Trump administration policies and celebrated the legacy of civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis. Both events were part

Rep. John Lewis Way march in Nashville drew hundreds as nationwide protests echoed the late civil rights icon's message of "good trouble."