No Kings Protests Draw Tens of Thousands Nationwide Amid Rights Concerns

On June 14, tens of thousands of protesters took part in the nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations across several U.S. cities, opposing what they view as authoritarian measures and civil rights assaults by President Donald Trump's administration. Seattle saw over 70,000 march peacefully from Cal Anderson Park to the Seattle Center, marking one of the largest gatherings in recent years with no arrests reported. Similar large-scale rallies occurred in Bend, Oregon, where thousands gathered to denounce authoritarianism, and in New Orleans, where about 6,500 protesters voiced concerns over immigration crackdowns and militarization of public life. In Bellingham, Washington, thousands protested concurrently with a $45 million military parade in Washington D.C., criticizing the administration's priorities and immigration enforcement tactics. Oakland also hosted a substantial rally with Mayor Barbara Lee speaking at the event. These protests, part of a coordinated nationwide day of defiance, reflect widespread opposition to Trump’s policies, including immigration enforcement and the militarized parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary.