Demonstrations versus Government Responses: Graphically Representing Anti-ICE Protests
Fiery Protest Waves Across USA: A "No Kings" Uprising
Brace yourself for a wave of nationwide protests scheduled this week and weekend, ignited by President Donald Trump's immigration policies and the planned military parade honorning the Army's 250th birthday in Washington, D.C.
Last weekend, Trump invoking a rarely used law to federalize the National Guard over the objection of California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and local officials, added fuel to the fire.
Our team is presenting the evolving story in a series of maps, updated as developments occur.
In Los Angeles, approximately 200 active-duty Marines will be stationed from Friday to protect federal property and personnel amidst the protests, according to Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman. Here's where the National Guard troops were initially staged on Sunday, the day after Trump signed the memorandum to deploy them to the city.
The troops have since been moved to various locations across the Los Angeles region, as demonstrated in a document filed in federal court on Wednesday.
In Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced the deployment of 5,000 members of the Texas National Guard in anticipation of escalated protests, with Saturday's "No Kings" protests, anti-Trump events, and rallies across the United States being one of the reasons.
The "No Kings" movement has planned these events in numerous cities nationwide, with no coordination in Washington, D.C., where the military parade will unfold. They believe that "real power isn't staged in Washington," as their site indicates.
The Los Angeles Police Department started making mass arrests, while LA Mayor Karen Bass enacted an evening curfew that has been in effect for three days. The curfew impacts only about 1 square mile and fewer than 100,000 of LA's 4 million residents, according to authorities.
Key Points:
- Motivation: The protests aim to denounce authoritarianism and support democracy, in opposition to the military parade. [1][2]
- Locations: Cities participating in the demonstrations include Portland, Oregon; San Francisco and Oakland, California; and Los Angeles, among others. [1][2][3]
- Scale: Over 1,500 protests are planned, with thousands of participants expected in major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. [1][2]
- Impact: Traffic disruptions are imminent in areas near the protests, particularly in downtown regions. [1][2]
- Organizers' Vision: The protests are promoted as a national day of defiance, revealing public discontent with Trump's policies and the symbolism of the military parade. [1][2]
Regional Protests:
- Oregon and Southwest Washington: Multiple demonstrations are scheduled in various locations, including Westmoreland Park and Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. [1]
- Bay Area: Protests have been organized in San Francisco and Oakland, with the aim of highlighting the contrast between the protests and the military parade. [2]
- Southern California: Tens of thousands protested in Los Angeles and other cities as part of the nationwide movement. [3]
Sources:[1] "No Kings D.C.: Central Park, NYC - 6/14/2025 - Protest Schedule," NoKingsDC.org[2] "Protests Planned Nationwide Over Immigration Policies, Military Parade," ABC News, June 12, 2025[3] "Thousands Protest in Southern California Over Immigration Policies and Military Parade," Los Angeles Times, June 12, 2025
The upcoming protests across several cities, including Portland, Oregon, San Francisco and Oakland in California, and Los Angeles, are driven by the public's desire to denounce authoritarianism and support democracy, in opposition to the military parade honoring the Army's 250th birthday.
These protests, collectively known as the "No Kings" movement, have planned events nationwide, asserting that "real power isn't staged in Washington," as their site indicates.
