Around 86,000 protesters mobilized in cities across France starting mid-morning, according to the Ministry of the Interior. In Paris, a demonstration commencing at 2 PM is estimated to have between 20,000 and 40,000 participants. Simultaneously, at the National Assembly in France, Minister Sébastien Lecornu denounced the use of the term "police violence" and refused to "discredit the Republic's police force." This response comes amidst ongoing blockades of lycées (high schools) throughout the country. The protests are occurring nationwide, with significant numbers in both provincial cities and the capital, Paris. Further details are being reported by special correspondents on the ground. The scale of the mobilization indicates widespread discontent.