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Tens of thousands of Missourians joined in Saturday's "No Kings Day" protests, including thousands here in Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thousands of people were at Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza Saturday afternoon for the “No Kings” rally. The protest began at noon and was scheduled to conclude at 3 p.m. On Saturday, “No Kings” rallies took place all over the country in response to recent actions taken by President Trump and other government officials.
On Saturday, people in the Kansas City area will gather for "No Kings Day," a day of protest against President Donald Trump.
Hundreds of protesters are expected at rallies in the Kansas City region, including several in Johnson County, as part of a nationwide day of action against the Trump administration's policies.
A nationwide movement, these protests are set to coincide with a Flag Day military-style parade in Washington, D.C.
We looked into the "No Kings Day" movement because of its national interest that has prompted a response from government officials in Washington, D.C., to lawmakers in Missouri and Kansas.
The man who died after a “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been identified as a fashion designer and former contestant on “Project Runway,” according to reports. 39-year-old Arthur Folasa Ah Loo was killed by a stray bullet when shots were fired at the protest by a man who is believed to have had an AR-15 and another man believed to be part of a “peacekeeping” team.
With protests planned this weekend, here’s a look at the Kansas City Police Department’s policy on responding to First Amendment protected activities.