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Yahoo
a day ago
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Dallas, Fort Worth Police Ready Ahead of ‘No Kings Day' Mobilization
Police in Dallas and Fort Worth are preparing for this weekend's protests against President Donald Trump. Left-wing activists are planning nationwide protests against Trump June 14, dubbed 'No Kings Day.' Various demonstrations will take place across the DFW metroplex. As The Dallas Express previously reported, this comes on the heels of violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles and Dallas. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker told The Dallas Express she has 'full faith' in the Fort Worth Police Department to manage the 'No Kings Day' protest this Saturday. She said, 'the city has been coordinating with state and federal agencies to allow for peaceful protests but upholding law and order in our community.' Fort Worth Police will be monitoring the protests, said Officer Cynthia Wood in an email to The Dallas Express. 'The Fort Worth Police Department is working closely with our community and our Intelligence Fusion Center to monitor all activity during any peaceful protests that may take place in the City of Fort Worth,' Wood said. The Dallas Police Department's 'main priority' is the safety of people who 'live, work, and visit' the city, according to a statement Lt. Tramese Jones provided to The Dallas Express. 'The Department will not interfere with a lawful and peaceful assembly of any individuals or groups expressing their First Amendment rights,' Jones said. 'Participants will see our patrols as they always do at large events.' The Dallas Express asked for more specific details, but Jones said, 'we do not release that information for operational reasons.' 'No King's Day' protests are scheduled for June 14 in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth, according to an online event map. The left-wing demonstrations are also set to take place in Arlington, Burleson, Denton, Euless, Flower Mound, Frisco, McKinney, and Sanger. The Indivisible Project, a powerful left-wing network, is working with other prominent progressive advocacy groups to sponsor 'No Kings' protests across the nation June 14. The group has boosted similar protest movements earlier this year, providing things like 'infrastructure to get the campaign off the ground,' according to The Federalist. As The Dallas Express previously reported, Indivisible was funded in part by George Soros' Open Society Foundations. Indivisible's Fort Worth chapter targeted Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare and County Commissioners Matt Krause and Manny Ramirez in a post on Bluesky. 'Black, Brown, White, queer, immigrant, working class. We rise together! We're done w leaders who divide us. WE run the show. Not the likes of Tim O'Hare, Manny Ramirez, and Matt Krause, trying to build their MAGA safehaven.' 'Peaceful demonstrations are a constitutional right as long as they don't escalate into violence, rioting and lawlessness like what we've seen in California. That type of behavior will not be tolerated in Tarrant County,' O'Hare said to The Dallas Express. 'I have full confidence in the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office and all our local police departments that law and order will be maintained. Tarrant County has earned its reputation as a safe place to live, and we intend to keep it that way.' The 'No Kings' protests are partnering with groups including 50501, which – as The Dallas Express previously reported – targeted the metroplex with demonstrations earlier this year. Other prominent groups include the ACLU, Bernie Sanders and his group Our Revolution, Move On of the Tesla Takedown protests, and May Day Strong of the recent May Day protests. Organizers are coordinating the protests through the left-wing platform Mobilize America. As The Federalist previously reported, Mobilize falls under Bonterra – which was launched by the London-based private firm Apax Partners, and which also oversees the Democrat Party's comprehensive voter database. The Dallas Express reached out to 'No Kings,' but the group did not comment in time for publication.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
CO Rep. Jeff Hurd reacts to anti-ICE protests in his district and nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KREX) – The anti-ICE immigration protests in Los Angeles have inspired pop-up demonstrations of solidarity nationwide, including in Colorado Congressman Jeff Hurd's 3rd district. On the heels of a reportedly peaceful protest last night at Grand Junction's Lilac Park, the republican congressman sat down with WesternSlopeNow from D.C. with a message for protesters in his district and beyond. 'We should not be celebrating lawlessness and destruction of private property,' says Hurd. 'It sows chaos. It hurts families. It hurts communities. Now, by contrast, what we saw in Grand Junction was a peaceful protest. That's an example of the First Amendment properly used.' While the congressman shared support for peaceful protests in his district, he also supports the very thing they are protesting against: President Trump's immigration policies and ICE. 'I stand with the president and with ICE and with law enforcement when it comes to securing our borders and keeping our community safe,' says Hurd. 'When you stop the flow of drugs and crime into our community, that's something that the president campaigned on and something that I campaigned on.' But protesters in his district tell WesternSlopeNow, fighting criminals isn't the whole story. 'There's people getting kidnapped out of their immigration appointments and being told that they shouldn't be here when they're trying to do the right thing,' says protester Stephanie Dedduang. 'They are not just taking criminals. They are trying to arrest around 3,000 people a day in order to make this million-people deportation quota.' Demonstrations against ICE and the administration are scheduled to continue this weekend at the No King's Day protests in Grand Junction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
'No Kings Day' protests expected to draw millions of people across 1,800 cities
The protests are planned in cities across all 50 states and Puerto Rico as well as several countries abroad, including Colombia, Germany, Italy, Malawi, Portugal and the United Kingdom, according to organizers This weekend, millions of people across the United States are set to attend over 1,800 "No King's Day" protests in response to President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington D. C. on Saturday. The demonstrations are planned in cities across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, as well as several countries abroad, including Colombia, Germany, Italy, Malawi, Portugal and the UK, according to organisers. These protests are expected to be the largest demonstrations against the Trump administration since he took office in January. The aim of these protests is to counter Trump's 250th anniversary U.S. Army parade scheduled to take place in the nation's capital on Saturday, which coincides with his 79th birthday. The event, which officials project will cost between $25-$45 million and cause upwards of $16 million in damages to the city streets, will see hundreds of military tanks and aircraft roll through the streets of Washington, D. C, reports the Mirror US. Protest organisers said: "On June 14-Flag Day-President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else,". "No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. 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. We're not gathering to feed his ego. We're building a movement that leaves him behind." Organisers stress that the demonstrations will remain peaceful and have cautioned participants against bringing weapons or instigating altercations with any objectors. The most significant protests are anticipated in several major cities, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Phoenix. The organisers have clarified that there will be no protest in Washington D.C. to avoid potential conflicts with the MAGA movement. "We want to create contrast, not conflict," Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, one of the partnering organisations for the protest, stated. "The choice to hold No Kings events in every city but D.C. is a deliberate choice to keep the focus on contrast, and not give the Trump administration an opportunity to stoke and then put the focus on conflict." In the meantime, anti-ICE demonstrations that started on Friday in Los Angeles are continuing into their sixth day with no apparent conclusion. President Trump has ignited a fierce dispute with California Governor Gavin Newsom following his decision to send 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to LA to address the pro-immigration protesters. The Pentagon revealed the deployment of troops to the city came at a cost of $134 million. Their arrival on Sunday was met with widespread criticism, with many arguing it disrupted the previously peaceful atmosphere. California Governor Newsom's office responded by filing a motion to block Trump's decision to send in troops. Nationwide, over 25 cities have been the site of anti-ICE protests, according to NBC News. In a separate event, thousands are expected to attend a mass in Chicago on Saturday, where Pope Leo XIV will deliver an address to young people in his hometown. The Women's March movement is also organizing a protest, dubbed 'Kick Out the Clowns,' with over 320 events planned and more than 13,000 people set to attend. On their website, the group stated, "June 14 is our chance to reflect the absurdity of the MAGA regime and the clowns who lead it." This latest wave of civil unrest echoes the widespread protests seen in 2020, including the 'Black Lives Matter' movement against police brutality and systemic racism, as well as the 'Women's March' in response to the #MeToo movement during Trump's first inauguration in 2017.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Politics
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'Critical moment in history': Protests across US target Trump, Musk
Groups opposed to President Donald Trump's agenda and his top adviser Elon Musk converged on cities across the nation Monday to express outrage with slogans such as "Not My President's Day" and "No King's Day." The rallies, led by the 50501 Movement and other organizations, come less than two weeks after the last round of widespread rallies and street marches. "We witness, with growing alarm, how our constitutional rights are trampled upon, how the authority of the President is being usurped by those who seek to consolidate power for personal gain," 50501 said in a statement on its website. "Meanwhile, President Trump systematically dismantles thevery guardrails designed to ensure accountability across the branches of government." The 50501 Movement − 50 states, 50 protests, one day − was started by grassroots organizers spreading the word on Reddit forums, Instagram, Bluesky, Discord and other social websites. 50501 has 115,000 members on its Reddit page. Developments: ∎ Thousands gathered to protest outside the U.S. Capitol, waving flags, carrying protest placards and chanting "This is what democracy looks like!" ∎ In New York City, hundreds of protesters marched behind a banner reading "Stop the GOP coup" and chanted several slogans, including "No one elected Elon Musk!" ∎ In Texas, a crowd gathered in Austin chanting "Hey hey, ho ho, Elon Musk has got to go!" and "No justice, no peace!" ∎ In Colorado, a few dozen protesters gathered outside Rocky Mountain National Park carrying signs such as "I speak for the trees" and chanting "No king, no crown, we the people won't back down." In Denver, the Rocky Mountain chapter of the NAACP held a "buy in" at a Costco store, drawing at least 30 supporters who went shopping to their support for the company's decision to maintain its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. NAACP is a nonpartisan civil rights group. Group supporters posed for photos amidst big-screen TVs, and said they hoped Costco noticed the increased spending following their visit. "This isn't a Black thing. This isn't a white thing. It's a green thing," said Portia Prescott, the regional president. "One power we do have in America is buying power. Diversity brings income to corporations. We need to make sure corporations understand how valuable diversity is." – Trevor Hughes More: Costco defends DEI, shareholders reject anti-'woke' proposal after Trump executive order In Tallahassee, dozens protested in front of the Florida Historic Capitol building. It was one of at least 15 planned protests expected across Florida on Monday. The protesters in Tallahassee, some as young as teenagers to others in their late 60s, held signs and chanted "Who keeps us safe? We keep us safe!" Among them was 16-year-old Leah Terrazas who held a sign and shouted at passing cars to join them. The teen said it is important to use their voice to fight for change. "I'm here because I care about my family who are immigrants and have lived in this country and provided so much for this country," said Terrazas, who stood alongside her mother and father. "For my mother and every other woman in my family who deserves to feel safe in their own home, in their own country." Another protester, Phil Pouliot, 66, a former state park ranger held a sign that said, "Keep your paws off my national parks." "We want to pass down the country the way we remember it," said Pouliot, wearing his state park jacket. "Our number one principle is to protect the resources. Secondary is allowing (the) public to have access to the resources." – Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat More than 100 people chanted "Stop the coup" and "No dictators" outside Cincinnati's City Hall in freezing temps Monday to make sure their concerns about Trump and Musk were seen and heard. Protest organizers said while Trump and Musk obviously weren't in attendance, they had to start somewhere. "We wanted to make sure people in Cincinnati have a voice, to make sure our leaders here can listen to us as well, to channel all this energy into their actions," said protest organizer Jack Cunningham, 26, a Democratic activist from nearby Clifton, Ohio. Protester Veronica Bishop, 58, of Finneytown, Ohio, said she's concerned about how much influence Musk has with overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. The agency is spearheading the Trump administration's effort to downsize the government and has backed thousands of federal workers losing their jobs. "It's like where are the checks and balances?" Bishop said. "How can a private citizen have so much power in our government?" However, Hamilton County (Ohio) Republican Party Chairman Russell Mock said there is nothing unusual in a president having an adviser like Musk. "I don't know how this is a dictatorship," Mock said. "I don't think people understand what that means. We held a lawful election in November. President Trump won, overwhelmingly. And he's doing exactly what he said he's going to do." – Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer The movement has emphatically opposed Trump's executive orders, such as cracking down on illegal immigration and pardoning people involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The group also seeks reinstatement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts. Discontent has intensified as the administration moves to lay off thousands of federal workers in an effort to shrink government and cut costs. "We stand firm at a critical moment in history, demanding that the American people be heard andthat the White House be governed by the true will of the people, not by a tech billionaire whoseeks to buy influence and control," the group said in a statement on its website. 'People are feeling galvanized': Anti-Trump protesters rally in cities across US The 50501 group, in a social media post, urged protesters to wave an American flags "like your life depended on it." They suggested protesters wear blue because it represents "vigilance, perseverance, and justice." The post said the protesters were trying to save the country because they love it. "If you have any American flags or patriotic apparel, bring them and wave them proudly,," the post said. "It's an excellent way to take back our flag." U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said he would attend the rally in Annapolis. Van Hollen attacked "Trump and Musk's efforts to harm the merit-based civil service in order to implement a system of political cronyism." Van Hollen said he will express his commitment to fight for federal workers and "defend critical services to the American people under threat by the Trump-Musk Administration." Similar protests were held Feb. 5. In Washington, protests near the U.S. Capitol drew hundreds bearing signs and shouting dissent. The protesters marched from streets around the Capitol to the Department of Labor building on Constitution Avenue − where Elon Musk's DOGE officials were visiting for the day. Musk, a staunch Trump ally, has been executing Trump's cost-cutting initiative to reduce the size of the U.S. government. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Anti-Trump, Musk protests erupt across US amid federal layoffs
USA Today
17-02-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
'Critical moment in history': Protests across US today target Trump, Musk
Groups opposed to the agenda of President Donald Trump's administration, executive branch overreach and presidential adviser Elon Musk were converging on cities across the nation Monday to express outrage with slogans such as "Not My President's Day" and "No King's Day." The rallies, led by the 50501 Movement and other organizations, come less than two weeks after the last round of widespread rallies and street marches. "We witness, with growing alarm, how our constitutional rights are trampled upon, how the authority of the President is being usurped by those who seek to consolidate power for personal gain," 50501 said in a statement on its website. "Meanwhile, President Trump systematically dismantles thevery guardrails designed to ensure accountability across the branches of government." The 50501 Movement − 50 states, 50 protests, one day − was started by grassroots organizers spreading the word on Reddit forums, Instagram, Bluesky, Discord and other social websites. 50501 has 115,000 members on its Reddit page. Angst intensifies as Trump eliminates federal jobs The movement has emphatically opposed Trump's executive orders, such as cracking down on illegal immigration and pardoning people involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The group also seeks reinstatement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts. Discontent has intensified as the administration moves to lay off thousands of federal workers in an effort to shrink government and cut costs. "We stand firm at a critical moment in history, demanding that the American people be heard andthat the White House be governed by the true will of the people, not by a tech billionaire whoseeks to buy influence and control," the group said in a statement on its website. 'People are feeling galvanized':Anti-Trump protesters rally in cities across US Protesters want to 'take back the flag' The 50501 group, in a social media post, urged protesters to wave an American flags "like your life depended on it." They suggested protesters wear blue because it represents "vigilance, perseverance, and justice." The post said the protesters were trying to save the country because they love it. "If you have any American flags or patriotic apparel, bring them and wave them proudly,," the post said. "It's an excellent way to take back our flag." Sen. Holland to join Annapolis rally U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said he would attend the rally in Annapolis. Van Hollen attacked "Trump and Musk's efforts to harm the merit-based civil service in order to implement a system of political cronyism." Van Hollen said he will express his commitment to fight for federal workers and "defend critical services to the American people under threat by the Trump-Musk Administration." Previous protest drew hundreds in DC Similar protests were held Feb. 5. In Washington, protests near the U.S. Capitol drew hundreds bearing signs and shouting dissent. The protesters marched from streets around the Capitol to the Department of Labor building on Constitution Avenue − where Elon Musk's DOGE officials were visiting for the day. Musk, a staunch Trump ally, has been executing Trump's cost-cutting initiative to reduce the size of the U.S. government.
