On Thursday, over 100 East Bay residents staged a die-in in East Oakland to protest President Trump's healthcare cuts under H.R. 1, which slashes nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid over a decade.
- Nearly 12 million Americans could lose insurance, including up to 2 million in California losing Medi-Cal. - Starting June 1, stricter work requirements for CalFresh benefits take effect for adults without children.
- Protesters also called for the California Billionaire Tax Act to fund healthcare and food assistance. The demonstration highlighted fears of hospital closures, layoffs, and reduced access to care, with organizers vowing to continue the fight.