Another round of nationwide "No Kings" protests is set for Saturday, Oct. 18, and a march and demonstration are planned in Springfield.

On its website, the No Kings group said: " June was just the beginning. The next wave of protests is here. On October 18, we gather in cities nationwide to reclaim democracy, reject fascism, and remind Trump that power belongs to the people."

Amid a coordinated Republican attack on the upcoming No Kings rally, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) underscores the central role of protest and free speech in America’s history.

The son of a Republican lawmaker is suing Gov. Mike Kehoe, alleging his First Amendment rights were violated when Kehoe preemptively declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard in anticipation of what turned out to be peaceful protests ...

Organizers say the energy Saturday will be a message to both Trump and elected Democratic leaders that people want change.