Protesters nationwide hold 'No Kings' rallies amid government shutdown

Significant crowd sizes in major cities like New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles were observed Saturday during "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration.

People protest in Chicago as part of the No Kings Rallies at Daley Plaza on June 14, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois.  (Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images for No Kings)

On Saturday in New York City, the NYPD put out an alert indicating the city had more than 100,000 people across all five boroughs taking part, and they did not have to make a single "protest-related" arrest. 

No arrests were reported in DC, although some reports indicated that protesters spilled into the streets briefly. 

Other major cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon, and Austin had sizable gatherings as well Saturday, but police said demonstrations were largely peaceful. 

Police in Portland confirmed that at least three people were detained after an alleged assault related to the "No Kings" protests downtown.

One person was arrested and booked into jail, according to officials. Two others have been detained pending investigation by Portland Police Bureau officers.

Outside Chicago in Broadview, at least fifteen people were arrested by Illinois State Police near an ICE facility.

In Denver, police said officers dispersed a small group to deny access to the highway and that several arrests were made.

There were also some arrests in smaller cities in various states.

MILLIONS EXPECTED TO FLOOD STREETS AT ‘NO KINGS’ PROTESTS TARGETING TRUMP ACROSS ALL 50 STATES

Protesters gather in Washington, D.C., for the "No Kings" protest on Saturday. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

"It's a Love America rally," Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who spoke at the D.C. rally Saturday, said in response to Johnson and others' criticism. 

Following his speech at the D.C. rally, Sanders thanked the "millions" of Americans who turned out Saturday. 

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"Thank you to the millions of Americans who turned out in small communities and big cities all over this country to say loudly and boldly: No more kings. In America, We the People will rule."

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