Michigan, No Kings and protest
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As the administration of President Donald Trump continues to usher in anti-democratic policies, turns federal agents against migrants and begins a crackdown on any resistance against his administration and its policies,
Thousands gathered at Roosevelt Park in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood Saturday for one of more than 100 "No Kings" demonstrations taking place across Michigan. The protesters delivered a unified message: no president is above the law.
Nearly 100 No Kings demonstrations are planned across Michigan on October 18th to protest President Donald Trump’s policies and actions, with thousands of residents expected to attend.
Protests were expected to run throughout the day Oct. 18 in Michigan in places as far as the Upper Peninsula as well as in Grand Rapids and in metro Detroit.
A second round of No Kings protests will take place this weekend in the U.S. and nearby countries, with Michigan hosting nearly 100 rallies.
The No Kings protest in Valparaiso was part of roughly 2,500 similar demonstrations against the Trump administration planned across the country and globe.
The demonstrations are expected to bring thousands of Michigan residents to the streets, for the second time this year.
The second "No Kings" protest of the year brought people back to the Michigan's State Capitol to demonstrate against president Donald Trump.