No Kings protests return to Chicago area today
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Thousands of people are expected to gather in Chicago and the suburbs Saturday for a "No Kings" protest amid ongoing federal immigration enforcement operations in the area. The first "No Kings" protest in June drew roughly 15,
Speaking at a "No Kings" rally in Washington, D.C., Bill Nye, the former host of "Bill Nye the Science Guy," urged lawmakers to “stop the abuses of this petulant president [Trump] and his circle of sycophants,” declaring, “No thrones, no crowns, no kings."
The gatherings are part of a mass mobilization across the U.S. and globe positioned as a denouncement of President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. In Chicago, they come amid sustained immigration raids.
Activists and advocacy groups are running a fresh round of “No Kings” protests on Saturday in response to what organizers call overreach from President Donald Trump.
Massive crowds. Closed streets. Heavy delays. The “No Kings” protests are sweeping across America today — from NYC to LA. With 2,500+ rallies nationwide, expect packed downtowns, blocked routes, and rolling traffic chaos.
Fight ICE with ice. This weekend’s No Kings protests are likely to provide numerous opportunities to lash out at ICE. But that is not the way to hurt them.
Saturday marks the second “No Kings” protest and the third mass movement against the administration this year.