“No Kings” protests against President Trump and his administration are planned in 2,500 locations nationwide, including more than 80 in Florida, on Saturday, Oct. 18.
“We’re standing together against the abuses of power, cruelty, and corruption,” nokings.org said on its website.
The GOP have accused protesters of hating America.
“On Oct. 18, we gather to remind President Trump and his enablers: America has No Kings!”
Organizers expect Oct. 18 will be the largest single day of protest in modern American history.
What is No Kings protest on Oct. 18?
“No kings is a peaceful national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration, which they have doubled down on since June,” said nokings.org said on its website.
The name “No Kings” comes from organizers’ belief Trump is acting like a monarch rather than the leader of a democracy.
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“They are targeting immigrant families, profiling, arresting and detaining people without warrants; threatening to overtake elections; gutting health care, environmental protections, and education when families need them most; rigging maps to silence voters; ignoring mass shootings at our schools and in our communities; and driving up the cost of living while handling out massive giveaways to billionaire allies, as families struggle.”
GOP said Democrats using protests to prolong shutdown
Two of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet secretaries, along with some congressional Republicans, have accused Democrats of prolonging the government shutdown for the sake of the “No Kings” protests, saying Democrats want to show party activists they are pushing back on the Trump administration.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Fox Oct. 13 he expected millions of attendees will be “part of antifa, paid protesters.”
Trump issued a proclamation designating antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
Others have argued antifa is a “loosely organized, leaderless group of activists” blamed by Republicans for public displays of violence.
See map of planned No Kings protests in Florida
➤ Go to nokings.org to see a the most recent list of registered events taking place in Florida
Blue pins designate “private events” registered at nokings.org.
Where can I find a ‘No Kings’ protest in Florida?
According to the nokings.org website, Florida events are currently planned in:
What organizations are behind the No Kings protest?
“Partners” hosting the No Kings protest listed on the website include:
➤ See complete list of partners
First no kings protest held in June
In the last “No Kings” protest, held on June 14 to coincide with Trump’s birthday and a military parade for the Army’s 250th birthday, more than 2,100 protests were held, organizers said, with more than 5 million people participating.
No Kings supposed to be be non-violent
“A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action,” the organization said on its website.
“We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
What are Florida laws on protests?
Public protests are protected in the United States by the First Amendment and are legal in public areas providing you are not blocking car or pedestrian traffic or blocking access to government buildings.
Florida restricts protests within 500 feet of a residence, cemetery, funeral home, house of worship, or other location when a funeral or burial has just occurred, will occur soon, or is occurring.
In June, ahead of the last “No Kings” protests, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Floridians have the right to hit protesters with their car if they felt threatened, and state and local officials said “rioting” could bring jail time, or even death.
Florida also comes down hard on anything perceived as rioting, with penalties against anyone involved in the protest where it occurred.
And, as of this year, Florida has the HALO Law which requires everyone to move 25 feet away from a first responder, including law enforcement, if asked to.
How to stay safe during protest
The “No Kings” website tells participants not to bring any weapons, to follow local laws, and de-escalate any potential confrontation with law enforcement or anti-protesters.
➤ Know these Florida laws, safety tips before you go to a protest
Experts at Physicians for Human Rights suggest bringing the following:
Many organizations advise protesters to leave their phones at home to protect their privacy.
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Contributing: USA TODAY
(This story was updated to add new information.)
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Map shows ‘No Kings’ protests registered in Florida. See locations participating Oct.18
Reporting by Cheryl McCloud and C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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