No Kings, Idaho and protesters
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Downtown Boise filled with protesters on Saturday afternoon as thousands rallied against President Donald Trump, his administration and its immigration policies. Demonstrators waved American flags, chanted and cheered as speakers criticized the administration for policies they said are harming the country and leading the country towards authoritarianism.
Organizers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. In Oregon, tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown Portland for two large protests -- one that began in Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the other at the Oregon Convention Center.
Organizers of "No Kings" protests have scheduled demonstrations in more than a dozen cities across the Gem State to coincide with what they describe as an expensive display of presidential power. The coordinated protests target what organizers call government overreach under the Trump administration.
Around 2,000 protests were planned on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump. Large crowds turned out in cities like Portland, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles – and in smaller communities in traditionally conservative areas.
Boise No Kings protest will be located at the Idaho State Capitol, 700 W. Jefferson St., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Idaho Falls at Japanese Friendship Garden, 600 W Broadway St., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
See photos of Trump's military parade as 'No Kings' protests take place across the U.S. Protests in all 50 states coincided with a military parade featuring more than 6,000 soldiers.
A large crowd gathered at Nampa City Hall for "No Kings Day," joining nationwide protests against Trump administration policies while counter-protesters showed support nearby.
No Kings protests took place across the country from New York City to Atlanta to Los Angeles. The 50502 Movement, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement, said the nationwide protests are aimed at calling attention to what they say are authoritarian actions of the Trump administration.
Hours after the Boise rally brought thousands to the Idaho State Capitol, Nampa’s own “No Kings” rally brought hundreds of the city’s residents to Nampa City Hall.
Thousands are expected to take to the streets across Colorado on Saturday as part of a national day of action against the Trump administration.