DC College Students to Walk Out on September 9 to Protest Federal Occupation
WASHINGTON, DC — On Tuesday, September 9, students from four major Washington, DC, college campuses – Georgetown University, Howard University, George Washington University, and American University – will walk out to protest President Trump’s military occupation of their city.
Media are encouraged to RSVP to media@freedcproject.org or press@sunrisemovement.org and include which campus they plan to attend so any necessary arrangements can be made. Georgetown, followed by American University, are expected to be the most visual and active locations.
WHAT: Student walkouts to protest the federal occupation of DC
WHEN: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
10 a.m. - Georgetown University
11 a.m. - Howard University
1 p.m. - George Washington University
2 p.m. - American University
WHERE: Four universities across DC:
Georgetown University: Red Square (just outside the Edward B. Bunn SJ Intercultural Center)
Howard University: The Yard (near Howard Pl NW and 6th St NW)
George Washington University: Kogan Plaza (2121 H St NW)
American University: Eric Friedheim Quadrangle (The Quad, adjacent to Bender Library and the Mary Graydon Student Center)
WHO: Organized by Free DC, Sunrise Movement, and student leaders across the city
WHY: Students are returning to school and being met with an unprecedented display of federal overreach. The timing of this walkout is important: On September 10th, Donald Trump’s 30-day authorization under Section 740 of the Home Rule Act expires.
To schedule an interview with event organizers or to learn more about a specific campus event, email media@freedcproject.org or press@sunrisemovement.org.
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Free DC is the renewed movement to protect DC Home Rule and win lasting dignity for the people of the District of Columbia. Learn more and get involved at FreeDCproject.org.
The Sunrise Movement is a youth movement to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process. We unite to make climate change an urgent priority across America, end the corrupting influence of fossil fuel executives on our politics, and elect leaders who stand up for the health and wellbeing of all people.
