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Thousands of protesters gathered at the Capitol in Hartford, and in communities across the state, to speak out against the Trump administration and acts of political violence.
The 'No Kings' protest drew thousands of people to the state Capitol in Hartford to demonstrate against President Trump's policies.
We are here to say enough,” said Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center and a New Haven resident and longtime activist.
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FOX61 on MSNOver 10,000 people peacefully gather at Connecticut State Capitol for 'No Kings' protestThe gathering in Hartford was peaceful, with no arrests, injuries or major incidents reported, according to Connecticut State Capitol Police.
Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are rallying in hundreds of cities during the military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday.
The "No Kings National Day of Mobilizations" is scheduled to take place nationwide Saturday, June 14, with about 30 taking place across Connecticut.
More than 30 different 'No Kings Day' protests will take place June 14, while more than 1,000 will happen across the country.
Connecticut’s rally was one of more than 2,000 demonstrations held across all 50 states and 17 countries organized in part by the 50501 Movement and the organization Indivisible.
Organizers are calling for Americans to attend demonstrations across the country to protest President Trump on his 79th birthday.