‘No Kings’ Rallies Return, Send Trump a Midterm Warning: ‘Democracy Under Attack’

Protesters gather for a "No Kings" rally in New York on Saturday.

Thousands of people took part in a fresh round of "No Kings" events across the United States on Saturday, with organisers urging voters to cast their ballots early ahead of November's midterm elections.

The gatherings were billed as non-partisan events focused on voter participation, marking a shift from earlier demonstrations that had targeted a range of policies under President Donald Trump, including immigration raids, budget cuts and government job cuts.

However, many participants also voiced opposition to the Trump administration's agenda, echoing the criticism heard at previous "No Kings" rallies.

Organisers encouraged smaller, locally focused gatherings rather than large-scale demonstrations. More than 2,500 events were planned across the country, including a virtual option.

"Voting early is how we use our power," the national "No Kings" coalition said on its website. The coalition includes about 200 organisations, among them the American Civil Liberties Union and the League of Women Voters.

With the midterm elections approaching, organisers urged people to visit early voting sites or submit absentee ballots.

Here is how the events unfolded in three US cities.

Demonstrators participate in the "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles on Saturday.

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