The Brief
- “No Kings Day” protests are planned across the United States on Saturday, October 17.
- Locally, demonstrations are scheduled in New York City, New Jersey and Long Island.
- Organizers describe the event as a “nationwide day of defiance.”
NEW YORK – Hundreds of “No Kings Day” protests are planned across the United States – including in the New York City area – this weekend on Saturday, October 17 to protest the Trump administration’s policies.
‘No Kings’ protest October 17
Local perspective:
Here are some of the demonstrations planned in New York City and New Jersey on Saturday, October 17:
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‘No Kings protest near me
New York City
This is one of many No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance protest events taking place throughout the United States on Flag Day 2025. Demonstrators display signs with a variety of slogans and are peacefully protesting actions by President Donald Trump a
New Jersey
Long Island
What is the ‘No Kings’ protest?
The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a press release from No Kings.…