A grassroots protest movement that began as a modest online slogan has evolved into a nationwide campaign, with thousands of demonstrators expected to fill the streets of Los Angeles on Saturday.

The movement, known as “No Kings,” is organized locally by 50501 SoCal, a regional chapter of a larger national coalition that promotes civic engagement and nonviolent protest. Organizers say the effort was born out of concern over what they describe as growing threats to democratic institutions and executive overreach.

“We’re here to protect our democracy from this administration, from Donald Trump — a wannabe king,” said Hunter Dunn, an organizer with 50501 SoCal, adding that the group’s focus remains on “peaceful civic action.”

According to the organization’s website, 50501 began as a decent

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