Protest, No Kings
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Thousands of anti-Trump protests are erupting across the United States this weekend under the banner of “No Kings” day.
The "No Kings" day protests were planned before riots erupted in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids. Trump called in the California National Guard and a few days later ordered Marines to the city. California Gov. Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit over the president’s move to deploy members of the Guard without Newsom’s authorization.
Thousands of people gathered as elected officials and community leaders are slated to speak at some of the protests.
No Kings” organizers described the events as a “nationwide day of defiance” against President Donald Trump and authoritarianism.
Minutes after Atlanta’s “No Kings” protest began, organizers announced that the venue’s 5,000-person capacity had been reached.
Over 90 "No Kings" protests were taking place Saturday, June 14, across New York state as millions across the country are expected to take part in a "nationwide day of defiance."