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KC group plans ‘No Kings Rally' in protest of Gov. Kehoe, President Trump
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City group is organizing a 'No Kings Rally' this weekend in response to Gov. Kehoe declaring a State of Emergency and activating the National Guard – and in response to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Indivisible Kansas City said it plans to exercise its First Amendment right to peaceably assemble on Saturday, June 14, at the No Kings Rally on the Country Club Plaza.
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The local rally will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at 47th Mill Creek Parkway. in Kansas City, Missouri.
'We Missourians join millions around the country for a day of nonviolent mass mobilization to say clearly and defiantly: No Kings,' the group said in a news release.
The group cited several incidents that have taken place across the country.
'The current ruling party of the United States government demonstrably plans to punish those whom President Trump, his Cabinet and allied politicians deem unwilling to yield to their unlawful activities,' Indivisible Kansas City said.
'The power of the people is stronger than the people in power.'
No Kings rallies will be held across the nation this weekend in response to the actions taken by President Trump and other government officials.
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On Saturday, the group said Missourians will peacefully demonstrate their opposition to the 'current unconstitutional actions taken by President Trump and Governor Kehoe.'
'There is no state of emergency. This is the First Amendment in action.'
Indivisible Kansas City emphasized that violence will not be tolerated at Saturday's event.
'A core principle behind all No Kings events remains a commitment to nonviolent action,' the group said.
'We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.'
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The group said that if you have additional questions and/or are interested in volunteering at this event, you can reach out to info@
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