Thousands are expected to join a nationwide “No Kings” protest in Houston this Saturday, aligning with anti-Trump demonstrations in over 1,500 U.S. cities. The rally at City Hall challenges President Trump’s immigration policies and coincides with his military parade in Washington, D.C.
Demonstrators are set to gather at Houston City Hall this Saturday at 10 a.m. for the nationwide “No Kings” protest, which is an anti-Trump movement that challenges recent immigration enforcement actions and what the organizers describe as authoritarian overreach.
The event aligns with President Donald Trump’s $10 million military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating his 79th birthday alongside the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Demonstrators nationwide are seizing the moment to draw attention to what they characterize as extraordinary assaults on civil liberties, featuring widespread detentions by ICE and the federal involvement of the National Guard in California.
Over 100 advocacy organizations are involved in coordinating the protests scheduled for Saturday, anticipated to take place in 1,500 cities, with events in Houston, Kingwood, Katy, League City, Sugar Land, Cypress, and Conroe.
“Donald Trump desires tanks on the streets and a televised spectacle of power for his birthday,” states a message on the No Kings website. “However, true influence is not orchestrated in Washington.” It emerges prominently in all other areas.
The demonstration comes on the heels of recent protests in Texas cities such as Dallas and Austin, where initially peaceful rallies turned into clashes with law enforcement. Last weekend in Houston, a significant protest took place as hundreds marched from Montrose to Hermann Park in support of detained immigrants.
Local law enforcement agencies have expressed their commitment to ensuring community safety, while also emphasizing their backing for non-violent protests in accordance with constitutional rights.
