More than a dozen organized protests were underway throughout Riverside County Saturday under the “No Kings” banner, continuing a movement that began earlier this year to denounce Trump administration’s policies.
Organizers encouraged demonstrators to make their voices heard with signs, slogans and recruitment drives, but not by way of violent confrontations or other law breaking.
Similar rallies in June, which like Saturday coincided with larger demonstrations nationwide, drew several thousand people 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