Nationwide Protests Target Trump’s Immigration Policies

Thousands of protesters participated in 'No Kings' demonstrations across the United States over the weekend, opposing President Trump’s administration, particularly its immigration policies and ICE raids. Major rallies took place in cities such as Seattle, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Knoxville, and smaller towns like Metter, Georgia. The protests were organized by groups like Indivisible, with participants voicing concerns about authoritarianism, threats to democracy, and the treatment of immigrants. Most demonstrations were peaceful, though some cities saw counter-protesters and heightened tensions. The protests coincided with Trump’s 79th birthday and a military parade in Washington, D.C., events cited by demonstrators as symbols of authoritarianism. The immediate catalyst for the nationwide actions was recent ICE raids in Los Angeles.