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USA Today
17-06-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
'No Kings' organizers set next protest date. White House called June 14 'utter failure'
'No Kings' organizers set next protest date. White House called June 14 'utter failure' Show Caption Hide Caption 'No Kings' protests vastly outdraw Trump's military parade A stark contrast emerged in attendance between the Trump administration's Army birthday parade in Washington, DC, and the sweeping 'No Kings' protests held nationwide. unbranded - Newsworthy Organizers of the nationwide "No Kings" anti-Trump protests announced a follow-up day of action called "Good Trouble Lives On" for July 17. The June 14 "No Kings" protests, coinciding with Trump's birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary, saw an estimated 5 million participants across 2,100 communities. The White House dismissed the protests as a "complete and utter failure" with "minuscule attendance." A coalition of organizations behind the nationwide "No Kings" protests announced another day of action under the name "Good Trouble Lives On." In a June 16 call, organizers debriefed on the events of June 14, where the American Civil Liberties Union says more than 5 million people turned out across about 2,100 communities in the U.S. The protests fell on Trump's 79th birthday and coincided with the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington. D.C. " 'Where do we go from here' is a famous line from a Dr. King speech," Barbara Arnwine with Transformative Justice Coalition said on the call. "And where we go from here is July the 17th... We're going to make good trouble because good trouble lives on and we will not stop until we win: no kings, no tyrants, no despots." "Good trouble" is a term coined by the late Congressman John Lewis, and July 17 will mark five years since his death, the movement's website states. A map of events shows there are more than 60 demonstrations planned for that day as of June 17. "Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration," the website states. "Together, we'll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people." Are people protesting more than usual? 'Jaw-dropping' number planned on Trump's birthday White House calls 'No King's protest a 'complete and utter failure' Trump did not post about the protests on his social media site Truth Social. But the White House did weigh in on the protests in a statement on X. "The so-called No Kings protests have been a complete and utter failure with minuscule attendance. It is sad Democrats and liberals would rather support criminals and illegals instead of celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great U.S. Army and Flag Day," communications director Steven Cheung wrote. "But many more Americans are commemorating our brave military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice and who those continue to serve our country." 'No Kings' organizer estimates 5 million participants nationwide The American Civil Liberties Union, one of the co-organizers of the protests, estimated that more than 5 million people participated in about 2,100 demonstrations across the U.S. '(Saturday's) protests are a resounding message that people across the nation will not be intimidated by President Trump's fear tactics. Americans are brave, democracy loving people and will not sit idly by as the Trump administration feeds our Constitution into the shredder — nor will the ACLU,' ACLU chief political and advocacy officer Deirdre Schifeling said in a press release on June 14. Ezra Levin, co-founder of one of the organizing groups, Indivisible, called it one of the largest protests in American history. "Blue states, red states, purple states, city centers, suburbs, rural have friends everywhere," he said on the June 16 call. USA TODAY reached out to organizers for this story. Contributing: James Powell, Sarah D. Wire, Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY Network Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @
GMA Network
14-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Pinoys urged to protest peacefully as NYPD girds for 'No King' rallies
Officers of the New York Police District (NYPD) stand guard as protesters rally against immigration policies of US President Donald Trump in New York City. DAVE LLAVANES JR. NEW YORK — The Philippine Consulate in New York has reminded Filipinos who plan to participate in mass protests to strictly follow guidelines that will be enforced by the New York Police Department (NYPD). The "No King" protest, which will be held in various locations across America, is part of the ongoing demonstrations against the large-scale immigration crackdown under the administration of US President Donald Trump. According to Consul General Senen Mangalile, freedom of speech is a fundamental part of democracy, but there are laws that must be observed. "Everyone is free to express their views, but this must be done in a way that does not violate any law or legal order. Extra caution should be exercised, and at no time should anyone engage in violence or acts that could be considered a crime," Mangalile said. Meanwhile, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. has also called on Filipinos planning to join protest actions to exercise restraint and remain peaceful. In a statement issued ahead of protest activities scheduled for June 14, the embassy acknowledged the First Amendment rights guaranteed by the US Constitution, particularly the right to freedom of speech and assembly. "The Embassy respects these constitutional rights and hopes that any planned protests will be conducted peacefully and orderly," the Philippine Public Diplomacy section told GMA Integrated News. Similar protests are expected to be held in various parts of the U.S., just days before the birthday of U.S. President Donald Trump. Law and order The New York Police Department is expecting a large turnout at the protest, which is why thousands of officers will be deployed to Bryant Park, one of Midtown Manhattan's tourist spots, where protesters will initially gather. In a press briefing earlier, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced that a joint operations center would be activated starting Saturday morning in view of the rallies. "Our executives will be monitoring the protests throughout the day and will be ready to move resources as needed at a moment's notice. Our Joint Operations Center will be activated starting Saturday morning, where we will work in close coordination with the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and other state, local, and federal partners. I have been personally speaking with federal law enforcement leadership over the course of the last week, and I will continue to do so," Tisch said. While the NYPD will enforce maximum tolerance, they warned those planning violent acts that they will be arrested and jailed. "For those who seek to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights tomorrow, we are ready to help you do just that. For those who intend to commit crimes—who are coming here to incite violence, to cause property damage, to attack our cops—you will be met with the full strength and determination of the greatest police department in the world. And for those of you peacefully protesting who see others engaged in unlawful activity, my message is clear: Do not join them. Do not turn your exercise of cherished First Amendment rights into criminal conduct, because my orders are clear: If individuals at the protest tomorrow are committing crimes, they will be arrested, and those orders are going to be followed," Tisch added. Similar protests are expected to be held in various parts of America, just days before Trump's birthday. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tennessee Republican pushes roadway blockade protest bill ahead of ‘No King' demonstrations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — 'No King' protests are set to take place across the country, but in Tennessee, Republican lawmakers have tightened the reins, and they're asking demonstrators to obey the laws. The Republican supermajority has passed multiple measures related to protests, they say, to protect the public. 'I wouldn't classify it as trying to prevent protests and demonstrations,' Rep. Jody Barrett (R-Dickson) said. 'I would classify it as a public safety measure to try to prevent innocent bystanders from being caught up and put in danger as a result of these demonstrations.' 'This is not a monarchy': Nashville protest targets Trump, military parade For the last couple of years, Rep. Barrett has sponsored a bill to make intentionally blocking a roadway, bridge, highway, or other passageway a felony in Tennessee. However, his bill, which has a $241,000 fiscal impact according to the proposal's fiscal note, has yet to be included in the state's budget. 'What we're seeing and have seen over the last several years is this trend of intentionally blocking highways and roads and bridges and things and having sit ins on passages ways to put regular, ordinary citizens, who are just trying to get back and forth to work, or go to the airport, or deliver their load on time, or worse, get to the hospital, getting caught up in these demonstrations that are organized,' Rep. Barrett said. Intentionally blocking a passageway remains a misdemeanor in Tennessee, but people who are harmed, hurt, or otherwise negatively impacted as a result can sue the individuals responsible under a law, also sponsored by Barrett, that went into effect last year. 'If you're unable to get to the hospital and you have damages as a result of that, or you have contractual damages because you can't get your load to the delivery point on time, that bill, this new law would give you the right to sue those people that caused that, who intentionally blocked your access and your use of the passageways in this state,' Barrett said. Democrats called the measure 'harmful' and 'anti-democratic,' but Barrett argues that intentionally blocking the public from getting to their destination has a much greater negative impact. 'When you get these mass protests going and things get out of hand, innocent people get put in danger and they get hurt,' Rep. Barrett said. 'Not only do we have property damage, but we have physical injuries as a result of it, and we need to stop that and make sure that's not the case in Tennessee.' Barrett told News 2 he hopes his bill to make intentionally blocking a roadway a felony is included in next year's budget. ⏩ This year, Gov. Bill Lee signed the 'Protecting Everyone Against Crime and Extremism,' or 'PEACE Act,' into law, which criminalizes giving a fake identity to police, intentionally coming within 25 feet of an officer after being asked to back up, and hanging a banner or flyer on a bridge or overpass, among other provisions. The measure will go into effect July 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
No Kings protests to be held throughout NY, NJ this weekend
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Protesters are taking to the streets across the U.S. on Saturday for the No Kings march, a nationwide movement against President Donald Trump's administration and policies. The marches will coincide with Trump's birthday and his Washington, D.C. military parade. Rallies have recently been held in New York City to oppose recent mass deportations of immigrants under the Trump administration. More Local News Here's where No King marches will be held in the tri-state area on June 14: NO KINGS New York City March: Bryant Park from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. New Orleans Funeral Second Line – at NO KINGS NYC: Crown Trophy at 7 East 38th St. from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. NO KINGS Columbia University: Broadway and West 116th Street from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Queens Says: NO KINGS!! ~ Stop The Steal For Real: 10628 Queens Blvd. from 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. NO KINGS March in NY-11 (Staten Island and South Brooklyn): 1698 Victory Blvd. from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. NO KINGS Port Washington, NY: Main Street and Haven Avenue, Port Washington from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. NO KINGS: Mineola/Garden City: Nassau County Court House, 262 Old Country Rd., Garden City from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. NO KINGS Huntington, NY: Heckscher Park, NY-25A and Prime Avenue, Huntington from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. NO KINGS Babylon, NY: Location is private, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. NO KINGS Port Jefferson Station: 5145 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. NO KINGS – Patchogue: Rep. Garbarino's District Office, 31 Oak St, Patchogue from 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. NO KINGS Hampton Bays: Macy's at 190 West Montauk Hwy. from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Shut down Billionaire's Lane, NO KINGS!: Coopers Beach in Southampton from 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. NO KINGS Yonkers: Hudson Fulton Memorial Park, 1025-1043 Warburton Ave., Yonkers from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Larchmont No Kings Pre-Rally @ Farmers Market and I-95: Larchmont Train Station, Mamaroneck from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NO KINGS Mamaroneck: Location is private from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. NO KINGS – Indivisible Rockland Nanuet NY: New York 59 and North Middletown Road from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. NO KINGS Day Croton on Harmon, New York, Croton Point Park: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. No Kings or Clowns: Mount Kisco Clock Tower/Metro North Parking Lot, 1 Kirby Plaza, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. NO KINGS Warwick NY: Location is private from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. NO KINGS Newburgh NY: Montgomery Street behind the municipal parking lot from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. NO KINGS Beacon NY: 369 Main St. from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. NO KINGS Middletown, NY: Boston Market old building at 400 NY-211 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. NO KINGS WEEHAWKEN: Hamilton Park from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Jersey City No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance: Grove Street Path Station from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NO KINGS Rutherford, NJ: Lincoln Park from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. NO KINGS Teaneck: Teaneck Road and Minell Place from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. NO KINGS Newark: Seated Lincoln Statue at 12 Springfield Ave. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. NO KINGS Bloomfield NJ at the Municipal Plaza: 1 Municipal Plaza from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. NO KINGS Paramus, NJ: 165 Route 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. NO KINGS GLEN RIDGE: Intersection of Ridgewood Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue from 12 p.m-2 p.m. NO KINGS Montclair NJ: Brookdale Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. NO KINGS CALDWELL: Roseland Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. NO KINGS Springfield: 135 US-22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. NO KINGS Rahway, NJ: Saint Georges Avenue and West Grand Avenue 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. NO KINGS Mountainside: 1385 US-22 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NO KINGS Perth Amboy, NJ: Perth Amboy High School from 12:30 p.m.- 2 p.m. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State 'A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values,' organizers wrote on the No Kings website. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and New York City Mayor Eric Adams are holding a news conference at 1 p.m. on Friday to discuss law enforcement's plans for the protests. Both have previously said they will not tolerate violent protests in the city. Trump responded to the planned counterprotests on Thursday, saying, 'I don't feel like a king, I have to go through hell to get stuff approved.' 'A king would say, 'I'm not gonna get this.' A king would have never had the California mandate to even be talking, he wouldn't have to call up [Speaker] Mike Johnson and [Senate Majority Leader John] Thune and say, 'fellas you gotta pull this off' and after years we get it done,' he said. This story comprises reporting from The Hill. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
See map of planned 'No Kings' protests across Florida
More than 2,000 "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, June 14, around Florida and the United States. The protests coincide with Flag Day, President Trump's 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary celebration and military parade taking place in Washington, D.C. ➤ Live updates: Court sides with Trump over control of National Guard in California Planned before the riots started in Los Angeles, organizers said "No Kings" is "expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office — a mass, nationwide protest rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy," according to More than 80 protests have been registered in Florida as of the morning of June 13. Here's what you should know. "No Kings" day is planned for Saturday, June 14. The map above shows the location of protests planned in Florida and registered at as of 10 a.m. June 13. For any new locations, as well as locations throughout the U.S., go to Note that some locations registered aren't at a specific address but in general locations. A few are listed as "private" events. "On June 14, millions in more than 2,000 cities and towns will join the No Kings mobilization to reject authoritarian overreach, defend democracy, and stand up for their communities," said in a news release. The day is intended to be a "national day of peaceful mobilization to defend democracy, reject authoritarian overreach, and stand up for their communities. "The protests come in response to President Trump's escalating use of military force in American cities and a federal agenda that would strip health care from 16 million people while expanding ICE raids targeting immigrants and protestors." Groups organizing "No King" protests across the country include: 50501 ACLU American Federation of Teachers Common Defense Human Rights Campaign Indivisible League of Conservation Voters MoveOn Public Citizen Stand Up America ➤ See the list of almost 200 "partners." This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: No Kings protest in Florida: Map shows locations near me
