Politics & Government
Protest Planned In Highland Park To Stand Against 'Would-Be Kings'
The No Kings rally in Highland Park is part of a national day of action and mass mobilization that will take place on June 14.
HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Local organizers across the nation, including Highland Park, are planning a rally next month to stand against perceived threats to American citizens and democracy.
Area residents are asked to gather at City Hall at 1707 St. Johns Ave. at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 14. The rally is intended to stand against recent actions from the Trump administration and, "increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption."
"We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts," organizers said in a statement. "We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind."
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The “No Kings” rally is one of many planned across America, including many more events in Illinois in Chicago, Evanston, Edgewater, Des Plaines and Mount Prospect. More information can be found on Mobilize.
Organizers asked those who plan to attend the rally to abide by nonviolence rules. Participants will be expected to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontations.
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