LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Lincolnites turned out by the hundreds for the No Kings Protest Saturday.

“This many people out here making their voices heard and exercising their right to free speech is what it means to be an American,” said State Sen. George Dungan. “And I think it’s really incredible today that people are showing up and telling the government what they care about.”

While similar protests took place in cities across the country , the themes are much the same: concern over immigration policy, LGBTQ+ rights and going after political opponents.

“I’m here for humanity,” said protester Florence Ditzler. “I’m here for peace. I’m here for the future, for the young. I’m here because I love America.”

Some conservative politicians referred to the protests as “Hate America” rallies, so

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