A protest against President Donald Trump and his administration is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Downtown Chicago, continuing a week filled with anti-Trump demonstrations throughout the city and the nation.
The No Kings march and rally will take place from noon to 2 p.m. at Daley Plaza, located at 50 W. Washington St. This event is just one of hundreds of similar protests occurring across the United States on the same day, including those in Evanston, Oak Park, and La Grange.
Indivisible Chicago, along with various local political groups, unions, and other organizations, are organizing the rally.
The march’s website states, “No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. We’re taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like. On June 14th, we’re standing together to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.”
This rally follows a significant outpouring of protests earlier in the week, during which thousands gathered on Tuesday to voice their opposition to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids both locally and nationwide.
These marches were intended to show solidarity with Los Angeles, which has seen thousands of National Guard troops deployed and a curfew implemented due to protests following immigration actions.
In Chicago, at least 10 immigrants were arrested last week during check-ins under a monitoring program, which added fuel to the protests.
During Tuesday’s protests, Chicago police reported that 17 individuals were arrested, four of whom face felony charges including aggravated battery and criminal damage to government property. Although some vandalism to police vehicles occurred, the majority of the march maintained a peaceful atmosphere.
In a press briefing on Wednesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson reaffirmed that Chicago police would ensure the protection of First Amendment rights for protestors while maintaining city order, citing the previous Democratic National Convention as a successful example.
Mayor Johnson did not hold back in his criticism of President Trump, describing him as a “tyrant in the White House” and condemning the recent ICE raids and arrests.
“You got to be really sick, sick and demented to do this to people,” Johnson stated, comparing Trump’s actions unfavorably to those of Alabama segregationist Governor George Wallace.
The No Kings organizer emphasized the importance of remaining non-violent and peaceful during Saturday’s demonstration. The timing of the protest coincides with President Trump’s planned military parade in Washington, D.C., set to cost taxpayers up to $45 million and take place on his birthday.
Meanwhile, city officials are bracing for a possible increase in federal agent activity in Chicago amidst preparations for immigration raids.
Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Chief of Staff to Mayor Johnson, indicated that federal agents had received notice to deploy within 48 hours to five Democrat-led cities, including Chicago.
She warned that these tactical teams would likely be targeting workplaces in their raids.
Pacione-Zayas also noted that Chicago could experience a law enforcement and military presence mirroring the heavy deployment seen in Los Angeles over the past week.
“We’ve seen how they’ve shown up in LA with mini tanks, arms, chemical agents, and in full riot gear, fully concealed,” she explained.
A separate anti-ICE rally and protest organized by local advocacy groups is also scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m. Downtown.
As Chicago prepares for the weekend protests and potential ICE actions, community leaders urge residents to remain vigilant and support immigrant communities facing uncertainty.
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