Politics & Government

Hundreds Attend La Grange 'No Kings' Demonstration

The protesters opposed Trump. An SUV driver countered with another message.

During an anti-Trump rally Saturday in La Grange, the driver of an SUV displayed photos of people who were believed to have been killed by illegal immigrants.
During an anti-Trump rally Saturday in La Grange, the driver of an SUV displayed photos of people who were believed to have been killed by illegal immigrants. (Courtesy of John LeGear)

LA GRANGE, IL – Hundreds of people took part in the "No Kings" protest Saturday in La Grange.

The local rally was part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations against President Donald Trump.

They were protesting, among other things, the president's use of the military in cities, his immigration raids and what they see as his attacks on democracy.

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Among the signs were "Immigrants are the pillars of the USA," "Fight ignorance, not immigrants" and "Crush ICE."

During the demonstration, an SUV went by with the photos of Americans whom officials say were killed by illegal immigrants.

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Many of the signs were focused on President Donald Trump's immigration policies. (Courtesy of John LeGear)Demonstrators were lined along La Grange Road. (Courtesy of John LeGear)

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