No Kings, Albuquerque and protest
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This Saturday dozens of protests will take place across the country, including New Mexico, as part of the No Kings movement.
Thousands of New Mexicans gathered in downtown Albuquerque for the "No Kings" protest, expressing concerns over democracy and human rights. Sign up for our Newsletters Michael Brescia, a demonstrator,
The protests were part of a nationwide movement, with more than 2,600 rallies held across the country. The No Kings rallies took place in the backdrop of a seemingly never-ending government shutdown, as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are at a standstill.
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At least 25 "No Kings Day of Action" rallies will be held across New Mexico Saturday and thousands more across the U.S. and beyond. Organizers in Silver City are emphasizing unlike assaults by ICE agents against undocumented people,
Two tenets of the First Amendment — freedoms of speech and assembly — come together in a ballad of bravado as millions nationally attend No Kings marches on Saturday. Event organizers explain the purpose this way: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.
With signs and chants, protesters take part in ‘No Kings’ rallies focused on what they see as overreach by the Trump administration.
In June, millions of activists across the U.S. gathered for “No Kings” protests in all 50 states, in what was called a “nationwide day of defiance.” Their message? The United States doesn’t have kings – and people need to remind the current administration that public officials hold office to serve the public and not themselves.
The “No Kings” protest opposing President Donald Trump began in June 2025 and is set to happen again on October 18 with over 2,500 events nationwide, including major rallies in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles, denouncing moves such as the deployment of federal forces in cities and executive orders bypassing Congress.