"Millions of Americans are expected to join nationwide protests Saturday, including multiple rallies in New York City, for the second time since President Donald Trump's re-election. Organizers of the "No Kings" protests in the five boroughs say they expect tens of thousands of people to turn out in Midtown and other locations across the city. The demonstrations come as Trump has deployed federal law enforcement and, in some instances, the National Guard to protect federal buildings in cities where he says crime and disorder are prevalent."
"Organizers say the protests will be fully peaceful, but they are preparing for the possibility that participants will encounter federal agents, according to Ellen Flenniken at the American Civil Liberties Union. The ACLU has trained more than 20,000 people on their protest rights ahead of Saturday's protests, Flenniken said. "The response that we have seen all across the country is that folks are eager to proudly, peacefully and lawfully exercise their First Amendment rights," she said."
Nationwide protests are expected Saturday with multiple rallies in New York City, including a primary Midtown demonstration and others in the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn. Organizers anticipate tens of thousands in Manhattan and millions across the country for the No Kings actions. A feminist punk performance featuring Pussy Riot, Le Tigre and Las Tesis is scheduled at a private address. Federal law enforcement and the National Guard have been deployed in some cities to protect federal buildings. The ACLU trained over 20,000 people on protest rights and warned participants to prepare for possible encounters with federal agents. DHS said it would enforce laws; the FBI did not comment and the NYPD did not disclose officer deployment plans.
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