As the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement riots in Los Angeles rage on, more protests are being planned for this weekend in the name of the “No Kings” movement.
The movement, explicitly anti-Trump and anti-authoritarianism, is encouraging cities all over the country to organize and demonstrate on Saturday.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the “No Kings” movement:
What is it?
“No Kings” was created by the 50501 Movement. The number represents “50 protests in 50 states on one day,” according to the group’s website. The group’s first protests, which date back to February, voiced opposition to President Donald Trump‘s “anti-democratic and illegal actions.”
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The phrase “No Kings” refers to the group’s desire to see Trump “dethroned,” as it believes his leadership resembles that of a king more than an elected president, according to the Associated Press.
The group identifies as a “grassroots movement,” saying independent volunteers organize all its local events. It also expects participants in its protests to practice nonviolence, according to its website.
When and where are the protests?
“No Kings” is asking citizens all over the country to rise up and protest on Saturday, June 14, also known as Flag Day, according to its website.
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The full list of cities, which includes Chicago and Atlanta, participating in the “No Kings” protests on Saturday is extensive. However, while Virginia’s Alexandria, Arlington, and Culpeper counties, as well as Maryland, have protests planned, the “No Kings” movement will not be in Washington, D.C., according to WTOP News.
Why are there protests?
The protests are an attempt to overshadow the military parade to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday, as well as oppose Trump’s “authoritarianism.”
“No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance,” the group’s website says. “From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like.”
How is ‘No Kings’ protesting?
At the various protests across the country, demonstrators will march, hear speeches, and carry signs and American flags, organizers told the outlet. On its website, the group asks demonstrators to refrain from bringing weapons to events.
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Millions of people are expected to participate in the protests, which would make Saturday the largest collective demonstration since Trump resumed office, organizers told the outlet.
Past “No Kings” protests
“No Kings” protests date back to February, when notable demonstrations took place nationwide on Presidents Day. Protesting the actions of Trump and Elon Musk and their Department of Government Efficiency, participants marched and raised signs that said, “No Kings on Presidents Day.” Several other protests affiliated with the movement have occurred since then, according to Newsweek.
Although the movement advocates nonviolence and peaceful demonstration at all its events, that didn’t stop some participants at the President’s Day protests in Arizona and Washington, D.C., from causing chaos. A group of protesters reportedly tried to enter the state Capitol in Arizona, and another protester in D.C. allegedly sprayed paint in the face of a Trump supporter, according to the outlet.