No Kings, protest and Chicago area
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Organizers are calling for Americans to attend demonstrations across the country to protest President Trump on his 79th birthday.
Millions nationwide protested on June 14, including thousands in NJ. What was "No Kings" and what was the turnout? Here's NJ pics, more.
According to the Atascadero Democratic Club, 12.1 million people attended “No Kings” protests across the country. The club stated, “We made it past the 3.5% required for change to happen. 12.1 million people across the country attended the No Kings protests, and that doesn’t count the small towns.”
Chicago is an anchor city for the "No Kings" protests Saturday, and city officials said they are prepared for the crowds expected.
The Chicago Teachers Union will be joining the "No Kings" march in downtown Chicago on Saturday, June 14, according to the union's website. The march is scheduled for the same day a massive military parade is set to take to the streets of Washington in an elaborate showcase of troops, tanks, weapons and aircraft.
A huge and peaceful crowed turned out for the "No Kings" rally, shutting down much of the Loop as part of a nationwide protest movement to denounce the Trump administration.
At least 700 people lined the Indianapolis Boulevard and Ridge Road intersection in what had to be the largest protest that area has seen in years. Highland Police, while present, were able to
Protests are planned in hundreds of communities across the country on Saturday, June 14.Called "No Kings Day," the rallies are being held to oppose what organizers see as Trump's power grab and focus on participants' patriotism and support for the U.S. Constitution. American flags are expected to be front and center.