More than 2,000 protests were scheduled across all 50 states Saturday through the No Kings movement, which organizers say seeks to reject “authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.”

The mobilization was a direct response to a military parade rolling through Washington, DC, on Saturday that celebrated the 250th anniversary of the US Army. It also coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

Saturday's rallies have been amplified by a week of protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles and other major cities. Following the Hands Off! and 50501 protests this spring, Saturday’s demonstrations weren't the first nationwide rejection of Trump’s policies. But organizers said they would be the largest. Millions of Americans were expected to take part.

Demonstrators react to tear gas canisters being fired by police officers in Los Angeles.
Demonstrators react to tear gas canisters being fired by police officers in Los Angeles.
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A crowd gathered at Ocean Beach in San Francisco spells out "No King!" when viewed from above.
A crowd gathered at Ocean Beach in San Francisco spells out "No King!" when viewed from above.
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A person holds a sign during a protest on the outskirts of the parade in Washington, DC, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F14%2Fpolitics%2Fgallery%2Ftrump-parade-military-photos">celebrating 250 years of the US Army</a>.
A person holds a sign during a protest on the outskirts of the parade in Washington, DC, celebrating 250 years of the US Army.
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A protesters in Buffalo, New York, holds a sign that says "Empathy wins."
A protesters in Buffalo, New York, holds a sign that says "Empathy wins."
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Constance Felton comforts Daisy Moran during a protest in Atlanta on Saturday.
Constance Felton comforts Daisy Moran during a protest in Atlanta on Saturday.
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A person waves an American flag as demonstrators gather in Louisville, Kentucky.
A person waves an American flag as demonstrators gather in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman gestures at mounted police moving in to disperse protesters in Los Angeles.
A woman gestures at mounted police moving in to disperse protesters in Los Angeles.
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A protester gives a thumbs down gesture while marching past the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago.
A protester gives a thumbs down gesture while marching past the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago.
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An organizer leads demonstrators in a chant during a "No Kings" protest in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 14.
An organizer leads demonstrators in a chant during a "No Kings" protest in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 14.
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A person holds a sign with an image depicting President Donald Trump during a "No Kings" rally in Atlanta.
A person holds a sign with an image depicting President Donald Trump during a "No Kings" rally in Atlanta.
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Protesters march through downtown Oakland, California.
Protesters march through downtown Oakland, California.
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Bubbles float past US Marines stationed outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles.
Bubbles float past US Marines stationed outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles.
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A child waves a flag as protesters gather in Brooklyn.
A child waves a flag as protesters gather in Brooklyn.
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Miguel Hurtado marches with others who gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, near Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
Miguel Hurtado marches with others who gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, near Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
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A person gestures toward US Marines standing guard during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
A person gestures toward US Marines standing guard during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
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Protesters line the street in downtown Anchorage, Alaska.
Protesters line the street in downtown Anchorage, Alaska.
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Law enforcement officers detain a demonstrator in Chicago.
Law enforcement officers detain a demonstrator in Chicago.
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Demonstrators display signs on an overpass in Arlington, Virginia, ahead of the US Army's 250th anniversary parade.
Demonstrators display signs on an overpass in Arlington, Virginia, ahead of the US Army's 250th anniversary parade.
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A demostrator wearing indigenous attire takes part in the "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles.
A demostrator wearing indigenous attire takes part in the "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles.
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Police officers stand guard at Los Angeles City Hall.
Police officers stand guard at Los Angeles City Hall.
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Protesters gather in Philadelphia.
Protesters gather in Philadelphia.
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A crowd of protesters fill Liberty Plaza in front of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Saturday.
A crowd of protesters fill Liberty Plaza in front of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Saturday.
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People protest in Asheville, North Carolina.
People protest in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Police officers patrol the area around a "No Kings" protest in Philadelphia.
Police officers patrol the area around a "No Kings" protest in Philadelphia.
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Demonstrators gather at a park in Detroit.
Demonstrators gather at a park in Detroit.
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Demonstrators hold signs and chant slogans in Jackson, Wyoming.
Demonstrators hold signs and chant slogans in Jackson, Wyoming.
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Demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, cross the Hawthorne Bridge.
Demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, cross the Hawthorne Bridge.
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A man dressed as Elvis Presley attends a "No Kings" protest in Philadelphia.
A man dressed as Elvis Presley attends a "No Kings" protest in Philadelphia.
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Demonstrators march down a street in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Demonstrators march down a street in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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People protest in Port Washington, New York.
People protest in Port Washington, New York.
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A cyclist gestures in support as he passes protesters in Asheville.
A cyclist gestures in support as he passes protesters in Asheville.
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Demonstrators rally in Atlanta.
Demonstrators rally in Atlanta.
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A drone view shows protesters holding a "We the People" sign in Bennington County, Vermont.
A drone view shows protesters holding a "We the People" sign in Bennington County, Vermont.
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"No Kings" protesters wait for the start of the Boston Pride Parade on Saturday.
"No Kings" protesters wait for the start of the Boston Pride Parade on Saturday.
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Protesters line a street in Largo, Florida.
Protesters line a street in Largo, Florida.
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People participate in a "No Kings" rally in Philadelphia.
People participate in a "No Kings" rally in Philadelphia.
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Residents of Lewis County, a traditional Republican stronghold, gather for a demonstration in Lowville, New York.
Residents of Lewis County, a traditional Republican stronghold, gather for a demonstration in Lowville, New York.
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Protesters in downtown Los Angeles carry a banner representing the Preamble to the US Constitution.
Protesters in downtown Los Angeles carry a banner representing the Preamble to the US Constitution.
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A protester waves a flag during the demonstrations in Houston.
A protester waves a flag during the demonstrations in Houston.
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Police officers stand by as people start marching in New York.
Police officers stand by as people start marching in New York.
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People convene for the start of a demonstration in downtown Chicago.
People convene for the start of a demonstration in downtown Chicago.
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A restaurant is boarded up in Los Angeles as the city braces for another day of action after a week of <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F09%2Fus%2Fgallery%2Flos-angeles-protests">protests against ICE raids</a>.
A restaurant is boarded up in Los Angeles as the city braces for another day of action after a week of protests against ICE raids.
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People gather for a rally in Tallahassee, Florida.
People gather for a rally in Tallahassee, Florida.
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