That’s part of why George Atkinson, a former high school government teacher, felt compelled to join a protest in downtown Houston on Saturday. The 89-year-old affixed a sign to his walker that read, “The clothes have no emperor! He’s all hat and no cattle!”

Georgia's leaders stress order ahead of planned protests, distinguishing between peaceful assembly and violence.

The Santa Fe-based ceremonial pre-Columbian dance group Danza Tonantzin de Analco performed at the Santa Fe June 14, 2025 No Kings protest. U.S Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) who represents New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District, spoke to the crowd at the Santa Fe, NM No Kings protest on June 14, 2025.

The anti-Trump protests in Austin remained peaceful, despite a 'credible threat' that forced a brief evacuation of the Texas Capitol complex.

Thousands gather for Nashville's "No Kings" protest as ICE reports record detention numbers. Demonstrators voice concerns about constitutional rights and immigration policies.

Events held in big cities, small towns and everything in between served as counterpoint to military parade in Washington coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

Before you let your voice be heard, advocacy and civil right groups stress the importance of being prepared before you go. And knowing your rights.

Here's how to stay safe and what to know about your rights if you get arrested, detained or encounter tear gas during Houston's No Kings Day protest.