Billings' No Kings Rally Draws 2,500 in Nationwide Day of Protests
- On June 14, around 2,500 people gathered outside the Yellowstone County Courthouse in Billings to take part in the No Kings demonstration, one of many events held across the country opposing President Trump's administration.
- The rally responded to President Trump's military parade in Washington D.C. and expressed frustrations with immigration enforcement, budget cuts, authoritarian tactics, and social policies under his administration.
- Organizers like Elizabeth Klarich coordinated with Billings Police to maintain peace, and despite tense moments with counter-protesters and passing vehicles, the event remained peaceful with no arrests made.
- Speakers highlighted the importance of peace, non-violence, and democratic values, with organizer Elizabeth Klarich expressing a desire to honor democracy. Political science professor Paul Pope criticized the administration's authoritarian approaches and encouraged active participation in civic and electoral processes.
- The event highlighted concerns about threats to democracy and social programs, with attendees like former Montana senator Gross expressing hope for new leadership and the continued mobilization of community activism.
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Billings 'No Kings' protest draws over 2,000 for peaceful demonstration
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‘No Kings’ rallies draw thousands across Montana
Crowds lined the streets of Billings, Montana, waving signs and chanting during the "No Kings" rally on June 14, 2025 (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan).Thousands of Montanans literally took to the state’s streets on Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest, meant to be a counter-demonstration to the military parade that was happening on the streets of the nation’s Capitol, which was being billed as a celebration of the …
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