On Saturday, protests against the Trump administration are set to take place across California as part of the nationwide ‘No Kings Day‘ demonstrations. These protests coincide with President Donald Trump’s birthday, Flag Day, and the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration. The protests aim to challenge what organizers describe as authoritarian policies and to promote democracy.
Organizers behind the “No Kings” protest said,
“We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought.”
In Los Angeles, the protests are expected to draw significant attention. Recently, the city has seen clashes between law enforcement and protesters, particularly around immigration issues. President Trump has deployed thousands of troops, including 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines, to Los Angeles, citing a need to support local law enforcement. However, local officials and residents argue that the threat of violence has been exaggerated by the White House.
According to Fox LA, the protests are part of a broader movement involving various grassroots organizations, including Indivisible and Stand Up America. The demonstrations in California are among many planned across the U.S. and internationally in countries like Mexico, Canada, and several in Africa and Europe. The ‘No Kings’ movement emphasizes rejecting authoritarianism and demonstrating what democracy looks like.
Despite the presence of federal troops, most protests in Los Angeles have remained peaceful, with only a few incidents of violence reported. Local authorities have detained about 150 people in connection to the unrest, which has mostly involved graffiti and minor property damage. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to manage the protests with minimal federal intervention.
President Trump has defended the military presence, stating that it is necessary to maintain order. However, California Governor Gavin Newsom has opposed the deployment, calling it an overreach of federal power and an “unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.”
Here are some of the planned protests in SoCal. For more info about these protests, go to NoKings.Org
- Anaheim: 4p-7p – La Palma Park – 1151 N La Palma Pkwy
- Antelope Valley: 11a-1p – 10th Street West & Rancho Vista Boulevard
- Corona: 10a-2p – Rimpau Park -1156 E Ontario Ave
- Dana Point: 1p-3p – Selva Road and PCH
- El Segundo: 10a-12p – El Segundo Sign – Imperial Ave & Main St.
- Huntington Beach: 12p-2p – PCH and HB Pier
- Laguna Beach: 12p-2p – PCH and Main
- Long Beach: 9a-11a – Bixby Park Annex -East Ocean Boulevard & Junipero Ave
- Los Angeles: 10a-2p – Los Angeles City Hall – 200 North Spring St.
- Malibu: 12p-1p – Malibu Library – 23519 West Civic Center Way
- Pasadena: 2p-4p – Lake & Colorado
- Riverside: 5:30p-7:30p – downtown Riverside
- Santa Barbara: 10:30a-12p – Chase Palm Park – 236 East Cabrillo Blvd.
- San Diego: 10a-1p – Civic Center Plaza -1200 Third Ave.
- San Luis Obispo: 10:30a-12p – San Luis Obispo Superior Courthouse – 1050 Monterey St.
- Santa Clarita: 10:30a-1p – McBean Boulevard & Valencia Boulevard
- Santa Monica: 11a-12:30p – Palisades Park – Ocean Ave
- Temecula: 11a-1p – Temecula Duck Pond – 28250 Ynez Rd.
- Thousand Oaks: 4p-6p – corner of Hillcrest and Lynn
- Torrance: 11a-1p – Torrance City Hall – 3031 Torrance Blvd.
- Victorville: 10a-12p – Bear Valley Park and Ride – Bear Valley and Amargosa Road
- West Hollywood: 11a-1p – West Hollywood Park – 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
- Whittier: 2p-5p – Whittier City Hall – 13230 Penn St
- Woodland Hills: 11a-1p – Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Victory Blvd.
- Ventura: 10a-1p – Ventura County Government Center Hall of Justice – 800 South Victoria Ave.
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