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Thousands of protesters are out in the streets of Michigan on Saturday afternoon as part of the "No Kings" movement opposing President Trump's policies.
Thousands of people are set to take the streets Saturday in more than 100 locations across Michigan. Cities from the state capitol to Upper Peninsula’s Ironwood will be hosting No Kings protests Saturday,
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‘No Kings’ protests held around West Michigan
Large crowds gathered Saturday for “No Kings” protests across the country, including several in West Michigan.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Friday that President Donald Trump and his supporters were attempting to stir up anxiety, fear and violence ahead of the planned weekend No Kings protests, all under the guise of provoking a federal law enforcement response.
Over a dozen protests are planned across the region on Saturday as part of a nationwide initiative against President Donald Trump and his administration.
In Lansing, demonstrators crowded outside of the Michigan Capitol for the event, marking one of largest rallies on the Capitol lawn this year.
Organized events are scheduled in cities across Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, including at the State Capitol in Lansing and at other landmark locations. There are around 100 planned protests in the state, as of Wednesday, Oct. 15. These protests are scheduled in the Upper Peninsula: