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Events scheduled in more than 2,700 locations, from small towns to large cities, aligning behind message that the US is sliding into authoritarianism

Americans across all 50 states will march in protests against the Trump administration on Saturday, aligning behind a message that the country is sliding into authoritarianism and there should be no kings in the US.

Millions are expected to turn out for the No Kings protests, the second iteration of a coalition that marched in June in one of the largest days of protest in US history. Events are scheduled for more than 2,700 locations, from small towns to large cities.

Donald Trump has cracked down on US cities, attempting to send in federal troops and adding more immigration agents. He is seeking to criminalize dissent, going after left-leaning organizations that he claims are supporting terrorism or political violence. Cities have largely fought back, suing to prevent national guard infusions, and residents have taken to the streets to speak out against the militarization of their communities.

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[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 10 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The closest we came to that was Occupy, back in the Bush years. Then, no lie, a van of guys in black with face coverings exited an suv, walked into the crowd, and started breaking things. After that, dispersal tactics were used by law enforcement.

Before that though? People brought tents.