The group Millions March NYC aims to #ShutDownCityHallNYC starting with an early morning demonstration that began on Monday. The multicultural, grassroots body of organizers hopes to gather over 1,000 people to occupy the space. The #ShutDownCityHallNYC protest is aimed at publicly holding the system accountable and incentivize Mayor Bill de Blasio to act.

And they’ve made their demands very clear.

You ready?! Tomorrow it starts at 9am, join us when you can!! #ShutdownCityHallNYC ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Supporting groups: Bashback, Copwatch Patrol Unit – CPU", Equality for Flatbush : E4F, New Yorkers Against Bratton, NYC Anarchist Action, NYC Labor for Black Lives, NYC Shut It Down: The Grand Central Crew #blacklivesmatter, NYC Students for Justice in Palestine, Peoples Power Assemblies, RAGE nyc, Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, and We Will Not Be Silent.

A photo posted by Millions March NYC (@millionsmarchnyc) on Jul 31, 2016 at 10:30am PDT

They are also very vocal about why their protest is necessary for New York City. In an orientation guide the group says, “Rather than take steps to eliminate problems affecting Black, Brown, and workingclass communities, New York City’s elite — and the politicians that line their pockets— choose to enhance the power of the racist police , giving them free reign to prey on the city’s most marginalized residents.”

One thing about Millions March is clear, they’re prepared. The orientation guide also outlines emergency information for protesters as well as five key phrases when met with law enforcement.

Over the weekend, organizers called for available resources ahead of the protest.

CALL FOR RESOURCES. Please hit us up ASAP if you and/or your organization can contribute in the following areas: pic.twitter.com/ZW55gevhKV

— Millions March NYC (@MillionsMarch) July 27, 2016

And protestors on the ground Monday say they’re in it for the long haul.

Is this the start of Occupy 2.0? Protesters say they're not sure how long they'll be here. #SHUTDOWNCITYHALLNYC pic.twitter.com/9Y1mTiqqi4

— Stephen Nessen (@s_nessen) August 1, 2016

"The only role the police have ever played is to protect the white capitalist patriarchy" #SHUTDOWNCITYHALLNYC pic.twitter.com/6mnXq4xf2W

— Bexa Dale (@reallyrebekah) August 1, 2016

.@MillionsMarch & other activists about to start #SHUTDOWNCITYHALLNYC with a know-your-rights training! pic.twitter.com/VLjHFhQ6e5

— Ash J (@AshAgony) August 1, 2016

Anti-#Bratton sign at #ShutDownCityHallNYC! #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/QRBY4l8kue

— Ash J (@AshAgony) August 1, 2016

Speakout at #ShutDownCityHallNYC, speaker says 'all lives matter,' crowd chants 'only when #BlackLivesMatter' pic.twitter.com/OQjKsS8qs3

— Alexander Rubinstein (@AlexR_DC) August 1, 2016

So far, the protest has remained peaceful and no arrests or injuries have been reported.

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