Michigan, No Kings
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Protests were expected to run throughout the day Oct. 18 in Michigan in places as far as the Upper Peninsula as well as in Grand Rapids and in metro Detroit.
Thousands gathered at Roosevelt Park in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood Saturday for one of more than 100 "No Kings" demonstrations taking place across Michigan. The protesters delivered a unified message: no president is above the law.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Friday that President Donald Trump and his supporters were attempting to stir up anxiety, fear and violence ahead of the planned weekend No Kings protests, all under the guise of provoking a federal law enforcement response.
Organized events are scheduled in cities across Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, including at the State Capitol in Lansing and at other landmark locations. There are around 100 planned protests in the state, as of Wednesday, Oct. 15. These protests are scheduled in the Upper Peninsula:
The second "No Kings" protest of the year brought people back to the Michigan's State Capitol to demonstrate against president Donald Trump.
No Kings protests in Michigan could be on the wet side, with rain expected during the day throughout much of the state.
Demonstrations are expected to bring thousands of Michigan residents to the streets, for the second time this year. Can you wear a mask?
Millions of people hit the streets Saturday for 'No Kings' protests and rallies across the country, with over 100 planned for Michigan.