More than a dozen organized protests are planned Saturday throughout Riverside County under the “No Kings” banner, continuing a movement that began earlier this year to denounce Trump administration’s policies.
Organizers have encouraged demonstrators to make their voices heard with signs, slogans and recruitment drives, but not by way of violent confrontations with law enforcement.
Similar rallies in June, which coincided with larger demonstrations nationwide, drew several thousand to Riverside, Moreno Valley and multiple other communities countywide, none of which spawned mass arrests or widespread vandalism.
“A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action,” according to a statement posted to NoKings.org. “We expect all participants to seek to de-esca