Michigan, No Kings
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Americans continued to exercise their First Amendment right when they gathered for protests across the country and the state on Saturday, Oct. 18. "No Kings" demonstrations took place at over 2,000 sites and across all 50 states and were organized by national and local groups,
In Lansing, demonstrators crowded outside of the Michigan Capitol for the event, marking one of largest rallies on the Capitol lawn this year.
More than 100 communities across Michigan have plans to join another round of nationwide protests against the Trump administration this Saturday.
As the administration of President Donald Trump continues to usher in anti-democratic policies, turns federal agents against migrants and begins a crackdown on any resistance against his administration and its policies,
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Friday that President Donald Trump and his supporters were attempting to stir up anxiety, fear and violence ahead of the planned weekend No Kings protests, all under the guise of provoking a federal law enforcement response.
Organized events are scheduled in cities across Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, including at the State Capitol in Lansing and at other landmark locations. There are around 100 planned protests in the state, as of Wednesday, Oct. 15. These protests are scheduled in the Upper Peninsula:
Thousands of community members gathered at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center Saturday afternoon to participate in the n
Millions of people hit the streets Saturday for 'No Kings' protests and rallies across the country, with over 100 planned for Michigan.