No Kings, Trump and Philadelphia
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Thousands gathered in Philadelphia for the "No Kings" protest, marching to the Art Museum to oppose threats to democracy and immigration enforcement without due process. Despite rain and poor air quality,
Philadelphia was chosen in part because it is where the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence.
The largest "No Kings" protest on June 14 is expected to take place in Philadelphia as a nod to the country's history and to avoid accusations that protesters are opposing the Army parade in the nation's capital, organizers have said.
An 81-year-old man in Philadelphia decided to leave his senior citizen home and march in the "No Kings" protests occurring across the country against the Trump administration's immigration policies. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports.
Philadelphia will be the site of a “flagship protest” in a nationwide movement opposing President Donald Trump’s Administration on the same day as a major military parade in Washington. The demonstration is expected to disrupt traffic throughout the day.
At least 1,500 "No Kings" protests nationwide are being held Saturday, the same day as President Donald Trump's large-scale military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the U.S. Army and his 79th birthday.