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The "No Kings" protests swept across the nation today, with numerous rallies occurring around Houston, including at City Hall.
The Brief
- Over 500 "No Kings" protests are taking place nationwide today, including numerous demonstrations within the Houston area.
- June 14 marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.
- Our website is providing live coverage of the protests in the Houston area and beyond.
Houston and Beyond - Hundreds of "No Kings" protests are taking place across the country today, with a significant presence in the Houston area at City Hall.
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On the Scene:follow us for real-time updates from the protests
4:26 p.m.
Organizers for the "No Kings of League City" protests estimate that their attendance may have reached a staggering 1,000, far surpassing their initial expectations of 50 attendees.
3:44 p.m.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare shares his thoughts on the protests via social media.
2:00 p.m.
The Sugar Land protest comes to an end as almost 2,500 people gather at Town Square. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez commends the protests for being peaceful and incident-free.
12:00 p.m.
As the Sugar Land protest starts, a sea of protesters march from Houston's City Hall, organizers reporting an attendance of over 26,000.
11:12 a.m.
Protesters in League City prepare to commence their march.
11 a.m.
At Houston's City Hall, representatives such as Houston councilmember Abbie Kamin, District 15 Senator Molly Cook (D-Houston), and Congressman Al Green (D-Houston) share their thoughts, concerns, and visions for a change.
10 a.m.
The "No Kings" protest at Houston's City Hall officially begins.
9 a.m.
The Houston area will witness protests in Downtown Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, Cypress, Kingwood, Conroe, and League City, with the first one starting at 9:30 a.m. in Kingwood.
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Statistics
- The nationwide "No Kings" protests are expected to occur in over 2,100 locations, potentially making it the largest single-day protest in U.S. history[2][5].
- The protests are taking place in opposition to President Donald Trump’s second administration and its policies[2][4][5].
- Critics argue that the Trump administration has defied courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked civil rights, and slashed services, all while enriching billionaire allies[4].
- The protests coincide with the U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade, which has been criticized for politicizing the military and resembling displays typical in authoritarian regimes[4][5].
- Demonstrators have cited reasons such as rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the nation’s democracy[2][4][5].
Sources:1. The Associated Press2. our website's previous LiveNow reporting from FOX3. Governor Greg Abbott’s Office4. Local law enforcement agencies5. Additional information derived from context and analysis.
- In light of the ongoing "No Kings" protests nationwide, Houston authorities anticipate protests in various locations across the area, including Downtown Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, Cypress, Kingwood, Conroe, and League City.
- The "No Kings" protests, scheduled for today, have been opposed to President Donald Trump's second administration and its policies, potentially making this the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.
- The protests in Texas, coinciding with the U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary Parade, have been criticized for politicizing the military and resembling displays typical in authoritarian regimes.
