Alexandar Sullivan:
Large crowds gathered on Saturday in cities across the United States and in parts of Europe for the latest wave of “No Kings” rallies, protesting President Donald Trump’s actions, the war in Iran, and aggressive immigration enforcement.
The movement’s flagship event took place at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul, where thousands packed the lawn for a high-profile demonstration headlined by Bruce Springsteen. The singer performed “Streets of Minneapolis,” a song he wrote in response to the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents. Addressing the crowd, Springsteen praised Minnesota’s opposition to a surge of U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement activity, saying, “Your strength and your commitment told us that this was still America.”
Demonstrations stretched from New York City to Driggs, Idaho, with organizers saying more than 3,100 events were registered in all 50 states. While turnout estimates remained unclear, organizers had expected as many as 9 million participants.
Most rallies were peaceful, though tensions flared in some cities. In Los Angeles, police deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and later made arrests after ordering crowds to disperse. In Denver, officers declared an unlawful assembly after protesters blocked a road; at least nine people were arrested.
Protesters voiced a wide range of concerns, including immigration raids, the rollback of transgender rights, billionaire influence in politics, and U.S. military involvement overseas. Rallies also took place in London, Paris, and Rome, underscoring the movement’s widening international reach.
For many participants, the day was not only about opposition, but visibility — a public demonstration that dissent remains organized, energized, and unafraid.
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