A woman holds above her head a homemade cardboard sign that reads, "Checks and Balances." She is standing in Washington Square Park, participating in a National Day of Protest, and wearing a bright orange knit cap, heavy coat, and gloves on this cold winter Presidents Day 2025. Critics say many actions taken by Trump's administration since his January 2025 inauguration usurp authority from the legislative and judicial branches of government and violate the principle of separation of powers as outlined in the Constitution.