Arrest Number Released For Jersey City 'No Kings' Protest

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — A second series of “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration took place Saturday around the country, including in three towns in Hudson County. A Hoboken group also headed to a larger New York City event.

The protests were designed to be a peaceful day of action, according to the No Kings website.

Protestors have criticized actions including immigration agents detaining citizens and those attending routine immigration hearings, as well as people trying to help their family members get medical treatment. Protestors are also worried about potential cuts to food and medical benefits for children and adults who live in poverty, they've said.

The Hudson County protests were held in front of Jersey City's City Hall, and in Guttenberg and Weehawken.

According to Jersey City spokeswoman Kim Wallace-Scalcione, there were no arrests in connection with the protest in that city.

Speakers

Sen. Andy Kim said he spoke at the Jersey City event, then headed to similar rallies in Essex County.

Hoboken Councilman Phil Cohen said, "Honored to speak at the No Kings rally in Jersey City before hundreds. Addressed the power of the people and Hoboken’s passage of the Hoboken Trust Act, standing with our immigrant community, and standing up to ICE. We’ve had no kings since 1776, and we’re not going to have a king now. We are the United States of America who fought for our freedom from monarchy and tyranny."

Local unions posted about their attendance at the rally as well.

The previous round of protests was held on the same day as the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade on Trump’s 79th birthday.

In response to the protests, the president posted on social media an AI-created video of himself driving a fighter jet emblazoned with the words “King Trump and dropping waste on the protestors' heads, said a report: READ MORE: No Kings Protest In South Orange-Maplewood Draws Large Crowd: 'This Is Fascism'

Patch's National Desk contributed reporting to this story.