Thousands expected across CT for 'No Kings' protests Saturday

Tending gardens, hitting the streets. Mainers plan protests across the state Saturday.

Scarborough, Maine residents held a rally outside the town hall on Oct. 8 to denounce the lack of transparency and due process at the nearby U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. (Photo courtesy of Theo Henry)A federal government shut down with threats of layoffs and cuts specifically targeting so-called “Democratic programs” and states. Unidentified masked agents disappearing law-abiding immigrants.  Members of the U.S. National Gu…

Thousands expected across CT for 'No Kings' protests Saturday

Organizers say they expect thousands of attendees at dozens of planned demonstrations against the Trump administration across Connecticut this Saturday. The “No Kings” rallies are part of a nationwide movement meant to show mass opposition to what protest leaders call Trump’s “authoritarian power grabs.” Lead Connecticut organizer Jim Chapdelaine says it’s important for those opposed to the administration to see they’re not alone and to take col…