Over 100 “No Kings” protests are planned for Saturday, Oct. 18, across New York state as some Americans continue to push back against the Trump administration’s actions.
It’s the second of its kind this year; the first took place back in June and drew hundreds to places like Durand-Eastman Park in Irondequoit, the Women’s Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls and Four Corners in Nanuet.
Here’s what to know.
What is the ‘No Kings’ protest movement?
According to the No Kings website, the following issues are mentioned:
“In June, we did what many claimed was impossible: peacefully mobilized millions of people to take to the streets and declare with one voice: America has No Kings. And it mattered,” the No Kings website says. “Now President Trump has doubled down … The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty.”
A note at the bottom of the website states the No Kings events are “a commitment to nonviolent action.”
“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,” the note continues. “Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.”
‘No Kings’ protest near me today: See NY locations
There are protests planned in thousands of cities across the country, including more than 100 events in New York state, according to a map on the No Kings website. Here’s where No Kings protests are planned in the Finger Lakes and Lower Hudson Valley regions.
‘No Kings’ protests in the Finger Lakes region
‘No Kings’ protests in the Lower Hudson Valley region
Map of the ‘No Kings’ protests in New York
To find more locations of where protests will be held, visit nokings.org.
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Why are people protesting in NY today? What to know about ‘No Kings’ rallies
Reporting by Emily Barnes, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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