Cities prepare for ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide as Marines arrive in Los Angeles
There are expected to be over 2,000 “No Kings” protests in all 50 states during President Donald Trump’s military parade
Cities have been preparing for ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide as opponents of the Trump administration get ready to protest against the president and his agenda.
There are expected to be over 2,000 protests in all 50 states Saturday, and local police say they will protect those who assemble peacefully.
In Los Angeles on Friday, the first 200 U.S. Marines out of a battalion of 700 arrived, joining National Guard troops already deployed to the city by the Trump administration. At 12 p.m. local time, they went on duty patrolling outside the Wilshire Federal Building in the city’s Civic Center.
Thursday night, an appeals court ruled that Donald Trump can retain temporary control of the Guard, dealing a blow to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the ruling after U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that Trump’s action was “illegal” and violated the Tenth Amendment, saying the president must return control of 4,000 troops to Newsom.
A more comprehensive appeals hearing on the matter is set for Tuesday.
A curfew for downtown Los Angeles remains in effect indefinitely as officials work to curb vandalism and looting of businesses after dark.
Protests against the ongoing workplace raids across the nation are expected to continue through the weekend as part of the “No Kings” movement, coinciding with the president’s birthday parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
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A Florida sheriff issued a stark message to protesters planning to demonstrate this weekend against increasing ICE arrests nationwide.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned in a press conference Thursday that if any protesters “throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun,” they will be killed.
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Newsom says state 'exploring all avenues' to protect Medicaid information
California Governor Gavin Newsom has reacted to the news that the Trump administration is sharing Medicaid recipient date with the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate deportations.
The governor wrote on X: “The latest move by the Trump administration to share personal information of Medicaid recipients with @DHSgov should deeply concern everyone.”
He adds: “Targeting families for their immigration status is a dangerous breach and we’re exploring all avenues to protect their information.”
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Four men escaped from an immigration detention center in New Jersey on Thursday following several days of turmoil over conditions in their lockup.
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin told The New York Times, “additional law enforcement partners have been brought in to find these escapees.”
The Delaney Hall detention center went into lockdown on Thursday night after a large number of law enforcement officials responded to a disturbance report, attorneys with clients at the facility told the paper. The unrest stemmed from concerns about the punctuality and quality of meals, attorneys and relatives of detainees said.
Gustaf Kilander reports.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters that he has assured the federal government, “We got this,” when asked if National Guard troops might be deployed in the city this weekend amid expected protests.
Adams told a news conference on Friday that the NYPD was well-prepared to handle protests, and the city was working closely with its federal partners.
“We expect large numbers of New Yorkers to be out in our streets, and the 34,000 members of the New York City Police Department, led by our team, will be protecting everyone,” he said. “We want to keep all New Yorkers safe, whether protesting or going about your everyday life.”
New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch added: “For those who intend to commit crimes tomorrow, for those who are coming to incite violence, to cause property damage, to attack our cops, you will be met with the full strength and determination of the greatest police department in the world.”
“Do not turn your exercise of cherished First Amendment rights into criminal conduct,” she continued. “Because my orders are clear: If individuals at the protest tomorrow are committing crimes, they will be arrested.”
“Attacking our officers or police property will not be tolerated and will be met with a swift and decisive response,” Tisch said.
You can watch the full remarks by the mayor and police commissioner below:
Far-right groups are sharing scary messages ahead of ‘No Kings’ protests
Far-right groups are sharing violent messages ahead of the “No Kings” protests this weekend to coincide with President Donald Trump’s military birthday parade.
Accounts associated with extremist groups are also sharing detailed information about protest organizers, including names and where they work, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Protests in more than 2,000 cities are scheduled to take place Saturday.
“Shoot a couple, the rest will go home,” one meme circulating on a Proud Boys Telegram channel said.
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Concerning the fact that Padilla was in the federal building for a briefing, when he went to Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference, Luján said: “Alex Padilla is over 6 feet tall. He's represented California as secretary of state, on the City Council. And the building that he was in to get a briefing, he was allowed in, number one. And, two, law enforcement was with him when he went in as well.”
He continued: “It's an absolute lie that is coming from the Department of Homeland Security, from Secretary Noem, from the White House, and everyone else that is saying they did not know who he was. That's an absolute lie.”
After slamming the response of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who said Padilla should be censured, Luján said: “What happened to Alex Padilla is an embarrassment to the United States. It should never be allowed.”
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says her heart is with the city’s immigrant community, especially those impacted by the immigration raids, and that she is committed to “doing everything we can to support and protect all Angelenos during this difficult time.”
“We will not allow fear to tear apart families or destabilize our communities,” she adds.
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