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To the chants of "We are the people, we are the power," a "No Kings" protest opposing Trump administration policies and recent immigration raids kicked off Saturday in Dallas as a helicopter circled overhead. Within about 30 minutes, the crowd had swelled to about 1,000 people. Later in the day, it appeared that number had grown substantially. A Dallas police spokesman estimated the number at 10,000. No Kings protests were scheduled on Saturday throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, also in Fort Worth, Denton, Arlington, Frisco, McKinney, Flower Mound, Greeneville, Weatherford, Euless and Burleson. Protesters marched into downtown Dallas from city hall.

The march passed along several blocks of Main Street before the participants headed back to the plaza outside Dallas City Hall. The plaza was jam-packed with protesters even before the official start time at noon. Protesters chanted anti-trump slogans and waves hundreds of homemade signs. Observers with the National Lawyers Guild were present to respond to violations or civil rights, but the demonstration appeared to be free of any significant confrontations. A few protesters openly carried handguns, but that barely attracted notice. Updated on: June 15, 2025 / 12:11 AM CDT / CBS Texas

Thousands of people across North Texas braved the hot and humid weather Saturday for more than a dozen anti-Trump "No Kings" protests. Around 1:15 p.m. Saturday, thousands of protesters gathered at City Hall Plaza in Dallas and began marching through the streets of downtown. In the hours leading up to the march, speakers took turns denouncing President Trump's agenda to a crowd of cheering supporters. In Downtown Fort Worth, demonstrators gathered at Burk Burnett Park, which is near the federal courthouse. In Denton, "No Kings" protesters marched around the historic county courthouse on Denton Square, holding signs, dancing at times, and drawing supportive honks from passing cars.

The crowd included people of all ages and backgrounds, united in their opposition to the policies of the Trump administration. Despite afternoon rain, thousands took to the streets of North Texas for protests against the Trump administration on Saturday. NORTH TEXAS - Despite afternoon rain, thousands took to the streets of North Texas for protests against the Trump administration on Saturday. People brought signs and marched at the "No Kings" protests. Across the country, large crowds gathered in over 2,500 cities in protest against President Donald Trump. It was no different here in the Metroplex, as thousands took to the streets for the "No Kings" protests.

It’s been months since local streets have been filled with the enthusiastic shouts and colorful signs of protesters shouting their opposition to the Trump administration. But that will change on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the No Kings Day of Peaceful Action. It’s the first large-scale No Kings series of rallies since June, when hundreds of thousands of protesters gained enough attention from state and federal leaders that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deployed the Texas National Guard to select rallies. “As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the No Kings nonviolent movement continues to rise stronger,” reads a press release for the series of events.

“We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.” A wide range of topics takes center stage during the No Kings events. During the June 14 rally in Dallas, people displaying signs with messaging geared toward President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, the Russia-Ukraine war and Trump’s criminal record could be seen among the masses. Organizers say that at least 100 Texas cities will have No Kings rallies. “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.

Grow our movement and join us,” reads the Dallas rally’s webpage. We’re $11,000 away from our End-of-Year campaign goal, with just a couple of days left! We’re ready to deliver — but we need the resources to do it right. If Dallas Observer matters to you, please contribute today to help us expand our current events coverage when it’s needed most. Dallas police estimate 10,000 people took to the streets of Downtown Dallas in the ‘No Kings’ protest. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey reports it was a peaceful gathering and march near City Hall.

Thousands took to the streets in North Texas Saturday to peacefully protest President Trump and his administration’s policies. Dallas police estimate 10,000 people turned out for the ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown on Saturday. “I would feel this compelled if it was a Democratic president, a Republican president, an Independent president,” said Dallas resident Trey Scott. 50501, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, 1 movement, has been organizing protests since President Donald Trump’s reelection. This weekend’s gathering marked their largest local turnout of the year. The No Kings Movement is a nationwide grassroots movement against authoritarian overreach and billionaire influence in the U.S.

government. With Donald Trump’s policies threatening the balance of power, the movement mobilizes protests, advocacy, and direct action to demand a government that answers to We the People. June was just the beginning. The next wave of protests is here. On October 18, we gather in cities nationwide to reclaim democracy, reject fascism, and remind Trump that power belongs to the people. Over 11 million protesters across the United States came together for No Kings Day.

The No Kings Movement is a grassroots effort standing against authoritarian overreach and billionaire influence in government. It was formed in response to Donald Trump’s policies and Elon Musk’s unelected power, calling for democracy, accountability, and leadership that serves the people, not the elite. We will continue to organize nationwide demonstrations, push for policy changes that protect democratic institutions, and mobilize communities to take action. Stay updated through our website and social media to be part of what’s next. The topic Saturday was serious: A mass protest against a litany of Trump administration policies, including immigration and the “Big Beautiful Budget” bill. But that didn’t stop the protestors who descended on downtown Dallas from exuding joy, too, from the bubbles that floated through the plaza at City Hall or the line dancing that broke out.

Before the march, a handful of speakers rallied the crowd, including comedian Paula Poundstone and civil rights attorney (and D Magazine contributor) Bill Holston. The latter asked those gathered a series of questions beginning with “Is it OK with you…” He spoke of the case of Andry Hernandez Romero, a gay asylum seeker from Venezuela that was sent... Alex Padilla (D-California) handcuffed and thrown to the ground during an immigration briefing held by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem this week. “Is it OK with you that Congress is passing—or trying to pass—a budget that defunds Medicaid for the benefit of billionaires?” he concluded. “No!” the crowd responded. “Thank you for your answers, because it’s important for us to establish what is going on in this country,” he said.

Dallas police spokesperson Corbin Rubinson said that the department estimated 10,000 people were marching at the event’s peak. (To compare, it is estimated that between 3,000 and 7,000 attended the 2016 Women’s March, and about 4,000 attended the 2018 March for Our Lives.) Saturday was also hot, with the high temperature hitting... A medic tent had a steady stream of people seeking shade and water, and Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans said the department treated five people for heat-related illnesses and took two to the hospital. Police said the Dallas protest was orderly and without violence, and officials throughout North Texas reported similar protests were also peaceful. This was despite the concerns that prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy the Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety troopers to various parts of the state ahead of the protests.

In Austin, the Capitol grounds were temporarily cleared after officials received what they said was a “credible threat” to lawmakers planning to attend the protest there. It followed the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses Saturday morning, killing state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.

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