More than 90 “No Kings” protests were held across New York state on Saturday, June 14, as part of a nationwide day of action opposing what organizers called “authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of democracy.”
The coordinated effort — one of the largest single-day protest mobilizations since President Donald Trump returned to office — drew thousands of demonstrators to locations from Long Island to the Finger Lakes. The protests coincided with Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., marking both Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, as well as the president’s 79th birthday. In the Rochester area, rallies were held throughout Monroe and surrounding counties, including Brighton, Pittsford, Fairport, and Canandaigua.
The demonstrations were organized under the “No Kings” movement — part of the broader 50501 initiative (50 states, 50 protests, one movement).
Live stream of ‘No Kings’ protests across the nation
Photos from Rochester area protests
‘No Kings’ protests in the Finger Lakes region
‘No Kings’ protests in the Lower Hudson Valley region
To find more locations of where protests will be held, visit nokings.org/.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: ‘No Kings’ protests: Watch live video from across the United States
Reporting by New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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