The protests were linked to concerns over personal freedoms and government overreach. Mainly related to COVID-19 mandates and stay at home recommendations.
Supporters saw the movement as a grassroots stand for liberty against government overreach.
*edit the freedom convoy organised 3 years ago in 2022 as pointed out by commenter’s.
Freedom of movement, self expression etc
Whose freedoms, and from what?
Can you provide a link, or an idea what you’re talking about, any kind of context to deduce it.
Ok, I’ll condense the entirety of American news from the last few months down to one or two links…
The right to education https://apnews.com/article/ies-musk-doge-education-cuts-4461d7bdbe9d55c5a411d8465999b011
Freedom of speech https://theconversation.com/can-the-trump-administration-legally-deport-palestinian-rights-advocate-mahmoud-khalil-3-things-to-know-about-green-card-holders-rights-252019
Abortion laws being one that quickly comes mind.
During covid, protest were in favour of “my body, my choice” today’s outlook seems to fall in the opposite direction.
https://reproductiverights.org/maps/abortion-laws-by-state/