Tens Of Thousands Flood Streets For 'No Kings' NYC Protest This Weekend

NEW YORK CITY — Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets in New York City over the weekend to protest against the Trump administration and the recent immigration raids.

The "No Kings" protests took place on Saturday at Bryant Park, where an estimated crowd of 50,000 marched down Fifth Avenue to Madison Square Park.

The protest on Saturday was on the same day as a military parade in Washington, D.C marking the Army's 250th anniversary as well as the president's birthday and Flag Day.

New York City's protest was one of about 2,000 organized to take place in cities throughout the country.

"The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us," the "No Kings" the organizer's website says. "On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't - to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings."

The main protest ended around 5 p.m. but several hundred demonstrators stayed near Madison Square Park.

Twelve people were arrested on Saturday at various protests throughout the city, the NYPD said.

Last week, the NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams said violence of any kind would not be tolerated in the city, as they addressed recent protests in Los Angeles.

I understand that some New Yorkers may be angry, afraid, and ready to express that. New York City will always be a place to peacefully protest, but we will not allow violence and lawlessness," he said.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department will protect every person's right to peacefully protest but added that the NYPD does not engage with civil immigration enforcement.