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Chicago police prepare for ‘No Kings' protest on Saturday
CHICAGO — Millions of people are preparing to demonstrate against the Trump administration on Saturday, amid tensions over federal immigration raids across the country. The 'No Kings' protest in Chicago is expected to kick off at noon at Daley Plaza, and is being led by a group called Indivisible Chicago and ACLU Illinois. The protest is just one of hundreds planned across the country. As the Trump administration enforces immigration sweeps and policies, more steam has been fueled against the federal government. Indivisible Chicago says they are committed to non-violent action and expect participants to seek to deescalate any potential confrontations on Saturday. What to know about 'No Kings' protests against Trump's policies Ed Yohnka with the ACLU says a handful of speakers are expected to kick the rally off before the two-mile march begins downtown. 'I think we're bringing together people from across the spectrum. People who are concerned both about individual issues, as well as just the general drift of the country who want to express opposition to this administration,' said Ed Yohnka, ACLU of Illinois, Dir. Of Communications and Public Policy. Organizers for the demonstration said they will have trained safety marshals wearing yellow vests to help descalate any potential conflicts. Chicago police will be visible Saturday and said they'll always work to protect people exercising their first amendment rights and will not tolerate criminal activity or violence. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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No Kings protest in Chicago: Rally against Trump to hit downtown tomorrow
The Brief A national protest movement called "No Kings" will bring a large rally and march to downtown Chicago on Saturday, coinciding with Flag Day and President Donald Trump's birthday. Organized by Indivisible Chicago and ACLU Illinois, the event is part of a nationwide day of action denouncing what organizers call authoritarianism and corruption under Trump. The Chicago rally at Daley Plaza will feature speakers and a two-mile march, with similar demonstrations planned across all 50 states. CHICAGO - A large-scale protest denouncing President Donald Trump will take place in downtown Chicago Saturday as part of a national day of action called "No Kings." What we know Organized by Indivisible Chicago and ACLU Illinois, the No Kings rally and march will run from noon to 2 p.m. at Daley Plaza, located at 50 W. Washington St. The march route, which is about two miles long, will not be announced in advance. Organizers said the demonstration, which coincides with Trump's birthday and Flag Day, is meant to reject "corruption, cruelty and the abuse of power." The protest is one of many being held across the country on Saturday with groups accusing Trump of defying democracy and cutting public services. "America has no king," organizers wrote on their website. "For anyone who thinks he's gone too far, this movement is for you." At least two large protests were held this week in downtown Chicago. On Tuesday, hundreds of people flocked downtown to protest ICE raids across the country. While the protests were mostly nonviolent earlier in the afternoon, there were some brief clashes between protesters and officers. Police squad cars were vandalized and there was one instance in which a car drove through the crowd amid rolling street closures. Seventeen people were arrested, including three people who allegedly struck Chicago police officers. On Thursday, hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Chicago for an anti-ICE demonstration—shutting down Michigan Avenue during rush hour. Unlike Tuesday's protest, however, things remained peaceful with no arrests, according to police. Led by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), the crowd took to Michigan Avenue, marching north until they reached Wacker Drive. As they rounded the corner, Wabash Avenue was blocked by salt trucks and fencing, which prevented demonstrators from getting any closer to Trump Tower. Dig deeper The "No Kings" theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country's democracy, according to a press release from No Kings. The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths. Earlier protests organized by 50501 had rallied against Trump and his former billionaire adviser Elon Musk, who led Trump's Department of Government Efficiency to cut federal spending. The Source The information in this report came from Indivisible Chicago, the 5051 Movement and FOX Local.
