Santa Barbara Community to Hold “Free America Walk

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, community members across Santa Barbara will gather for the Santa Barbara Free America Walkout, a collective act of protest and civic resistance marking one year into Donald Trump’s second presidency.
The walkout will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara (1100 Anacapa Street), with participants arriving and departing throughout the afternoon.
Organizers describe the action as both a protest and a promise—a refusal to normalize policies that have resulted in immigration raids, family separations, militarized policing, mass surveillance, and the use of fear to suppress dissent.
“2025 showed us the power of marching together,” said Michal, organizer with Women’s March Santa Barbara. “Now, as the threats grow, our movement must evolve. This walkout is about withdrawing our labor, our money, and our consent—and reclaiming our shared future.”

Participants are encouraged to:

• Walk out of work, school, or daily routines when possible
  Bring signs and gather on street corners
  March toward State Street
  Share stories, ideas, and strategies for collective action
  Refrain from spending money during the action
  Be mindful of how attention and data are monetized on social media
• The event will begin at 2:00 PM and continue as people arrive, with organizers inviting the community to “see how long we can keep our voices raised.”“This is about reconnecting with one another,” organizers say. “Talking face-to-face. Sharing ideas. Imagining what comes next.”                                                                                           More information and RSVP details are available at:https://action.womensmarch.com/events/santa-barbara-free-america-walkout