"Millions are expected to turn out for the No Kings protests, the second iteration of a coalition that marched in June in one of the largest days of protest in US history. Events are scheduled for more than 2,700 locations, from small towns to large cities. The No Kings coalition has repeatedly underscored its commitment to nonviolent resistance, and tens of thousands of participants have trained on safety and de-escalation tactics."
"Donald Trump has cracked down on US cities, attempting to send in federal troops and adding more immigration agents. He is seeking to criminalize dissent, going after left-leaning organizations that he claims are supporting terrorism or political violence. Cities have largely fought back, suing to prevent national guard infusions, and residents have taken to the streets to speak out against the militarization of their communities."
"What's most important as a message for people to carry is that the president wants us to be scared, but we will not be bullied into fear and silence, said Lisa Gilbert, the co-president of Public Citizen, one of the protest organizers. And it's incredibly important for people to remain peaceful, to stand proud and to say what they care about, and not to be cowed by that fear."
Americans across all 50 states will march in coordinated No Kings protests to oppose a perceived slide toward authoritarianism and to assert that there should be no kings in the United States. Millions are expected at more than 2,700 events ranging from small towns to large cities. The Trump administration has attempted to crack down on cities by sending federal troops and adding immigration agents while pursuing actions to criminalize dissent and target left-leaning organizations. Cities and residents have pushed back through lawsuits, local resistance and mass demonstrations. Organizers emphasize nonviolent resistance, safety training, de-escalation tactics, and refusing to be cowed by fear.
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