Demonstrators across the United States took to the streets on Saturday in a fresh wave of “No Kings” protests, voicing opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, the ongoing war in Iran, and a range of other policies.
Organisers said more than 3,200 events were planned nationwide, spanning all 50 states. The latest mobilisation marks the third round of coordinated protests, following two earlier nationwide demonstrations that drew millions of participants.
Large crowds gathered in major cities including New York, Dallas, Philadelphia and Washington. However, organisers noted that nearly two-thirds of the rallies were held in smaller towns and communities — representing a roughly 40 per cent increase in participation outside major urban centres compared to the movement’s first protests last June.
In Minnesota, which has become a focal point in the administration’s immigration enforcement drive, a major rally was held outside the state capitol in Saint Paul. Protesters carried placards displaying images of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, US citizens who were fatally shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis earlier this year.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the crowd, praising demonstrators for standing against what he described as authoritarian policies. He said their actions reflected “compassion, decency, due process and democracy,” adding that such values were driving their resistance.
US Senator Bernie Sanders, a long-time critic of Trump who previously sought the Democratic presidential nomination, also spoke at the rally.
The event also featured a performance by musician Bruce Springsteen, who sang “Streets of Minneapolis,” a song criticising the administration’s immigration policies and highlighting the deaths of Good and Pretti.
