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Americans planned demonstrations against President Donald Trump across the U.S. on Saturday as a counterpoint to the 200,000 people expected to attend the military parade in Washington.
Thousands of residents turned out for “No Kings” protests across the WAMC listening area this weekend. WAMC Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Jesse King reports the events were largely peaceful.
"I'm white, a citizen, nondisabled, educated, and have easy access to transportation. I knew other people weren't going to be able to attend safely, and I wanted to be there for them."
Saturday marks the first full day of Marines on duty in Los Angeles, one week after protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ignited in LA and spread to other cities across the U.S.,
Democracy is “in real trouble,” Mark Ruffalo told MSNBC’s Antonio Hylton while attending the “No Kings” rally in New York City Saturday. His words were echoed by Ellen Pompeo, Kerry Washington, Jimmy Kimmel, and many more notable people and celebrities who spoke out in support of the nationwide protests.
Protests that started in Los Angeles on June 6 have spread to cities across the U.S., like Austin, San Francisco, New York City and Columbus. Two hundred to 300 people marched across downtown Columbus on June 10 to protest ICE and show solidarity with Columbus' immigrant communities,
Residents and advocates are expected to take the streets in New York City as part of nationwide protests against President Donald Trump’s administration this weekend. Thousands are expected to gather for the day of action dubbed the “No Kings March” at Bryant Park at 2 p.
Protesters in County joined the nationwide “No Kings” movement on Trump’s birthday, rallying for rights and reforms in West Palm Beach.