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On Saturday, thousands of people gathered in front of the Statehouse steps in Boise to protest the Trump presidency. They joined millions across the country marching in “No King” protests, organized to counter what is perceived as authoritarian actions from the administration.
Army intelligence analysts are monitoring civilian-made ICE tracking tools, treating them as potential threats, as immigration protests spread nationwide.
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NBC Los Angeles on MSNWhat to know about ‘No Kings' protests in Los AngelesA week of demonstrations continues into the weekend in Los Angeles with events planned around the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests. ‘No Kings’ events and other gatherings are expected in downtown Los Angeles,
Demonstrations took place across the country as part of the No Kings movement, coinciding with President Trump's military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday.
LAPD said law enforcement arrested 38 people following the "No Kings" protests in downtown Saturday afternoon.
“The most threatening sound to an oligarch is laughter.”
Organizers behind the “No Kings” movement said the protests "come in response to President Trump's escalating use of military force in American cities and a federal agenda that would strip health care from 16 million people while expanding ICE raids targeting immigrants and protestors," according to a press release.
Chicago is an anchor city for the "No Kings" protests Saturday, and city officials said they are prepared for the crowds expected.