Photos: Scenes from the No Kings Protests

Legacee Medina of Macon, Ga. leads chanting at a No Kings rally between an elementary faculty and pickleball courts in Macon on October 18, 2025. The rally moved from its earlier location downtown to remain out of the best way of a deliberate Hispanic competition.

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Demonstrators throughout the U.S. took to the streets on Saturday as a part of a nationwide No Kings rally to protest the insurance policies of the Trump Administration. The demonstrations are half of a bigger No Kings motion that emerged in a primary wave of protests final June.

From main cities to small rural cities, NPR station photographers have been on the bottom documenting the occasions of their communities.

Demonstrators march during a No Kings protest in San Francisco, Calif., on Oct. 18, 2025.

Demonstrators march throughout a No Kings protest in San Francisco, Calif., on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Protestors hold a "We the People" banner in Hartford, CT.

Protestors signal a “We the Individuals” banner in Hartford, CT.

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Tara Reel, dressed as the “grieving” Statue of Liberty, a recent federal worker who took the deferred resignation program. Large crowds gathered in downtown Washington D.C. on Oct 18, 2025 for the “No Kings” rally.

Tara Reel, dressed because the “grieving” Statue of Liberty, a latest federal employee who took the deferred resignation program. Massive crowds gathered in downtown Washington D.C. on Oct 18, 2025 for the “No Kings” rally.

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A Portland police officer with a rose on their uniform at the “No Kings 2.0” rally in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 18, 2025.

A Portland police officer with a rose on their uniform on the “No Kings 2.0” rally in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Police officers shoot pepper balls and throw chemical canisters into a small group of protesters who refused to disperse from 20th and Wewatta Streets in Denver after the main No Kings rally ended on Oct. 18, 2025.

Cops shoot pepper balls and throw chemical canisters right into a small group of protesters who refused to disperse from twentieth and Wewatta Streets in Denver after the principle No Kings rally ended on Oct. 18, 2025.

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More than 4,500 people turn out to join the No Kings protests in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Protestors line the streets in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

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Protesters gather for the No Kings rally at Seattle Center on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Seattle, Washington.

Protesters collect for the No Kings rally at Seattle Heart on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Seattle, Wa.

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An impromptu dance party broke out on in a crowd gathered in Washington, DC.

An impromptu dance occasion broke out on in a crowd gathered in Washington, DC.

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Barbara Hunrath joins thousands of others who took to the streets for a “No Kings” rally on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Richmond, Va.

Barbara Hunrath joins 1000’s of others who took to the streets for a “No Kings” rally on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia.

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Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Demonstrators holding indicators and an upside-down American flag as a sign of misery in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Protesters wave banners at the No Kings rally on Boston Common in Ma.

Protesters wave banners on the No Kings rally on Boston Widespread in Ma.

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Rep. Lateefah Simon speaks during the No Kings National Day of Action at Lake Merritt in Oakland, Calif. on Oct. 18, 2025.

Rep. Lateefah Simon speaks through the No Kings Nationwide Day of Motion at Lake Merritt in Oakland, Calif. on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Joe Bondulich carries a flag past the crowd gathered on the side of College Street in Macon, GA. "This is the flag the last time we fought kings. This is original 13 stars and 13 stripes," Bondulich said, "So this is the original Revolution flag."

Joe Bondulich carries a flag previous the gang gathered on the aspect of Faculty Avenue in Macon, GA. “That is the flag the final time we fought kings. That is unique 13 stars and 13 stripes,” Bondulich stated, “So that is the unique Revolution flag.”

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Samantha Chub holds up a flag as the ‘No Kings” protest ramps up in Plano, TX.

Samantha Shub holds up a flag because the ‘No Kings” protest ramps up in Plano, TX.

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A woman chants as she marches down Congress Avenue during the "No Kings" Protest in Austin, Texas.

Protestors chant whereas marching down Congress Avenue through the “No Kings” Protest in Austin, Texas.

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Crowds gather at the Capitol in Austin, TX.

Crowds collect on the Capitol in Austin, TX.

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Raven Payment (l) andTyler Crazybear (r) speak as protesters fill the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.

Raven Fee (l) andTyler Crazybear (r) communicate as protesters fill the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.

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Protestors gathered at City Hall Park in Burlington, VT on October 18, 2025 as part of the nationawide No Kings Rally.

Protestors gathered at Metropolis Corridor Park in Burlington, VT.

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A protestor holds a sign at a No Kings protest in Salt Lake City, UT.

A protestor holds an indication at a No Kings protest in Salt Lake Metropolis, UT.

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Amy Gryder (l) and her daughter, Ella Walther (r), stand outside for the No Kings Protest on Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peter’s, MO. Walther says when it comes to civil liberties that goes for everybody. “This isn’t a right or left issue. This is a right or wrong issue,” Walther said. “What’s happening right now impacts everyone.”’

Amy Gryder (l) and her daughter, Ella Walther (r), stand outdoors for the No Kings Protest on Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peter’s, MO. Walther says with regards to civil liberties that goes for everyone. “This is not a proper or left situation. This can be a proper or improper situation,” Walther stated. “What’s occurring proper now impacts everybody.”‘

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Jen Sandoval aka "Día de los Meow-tos" attends the "No Kings" protest in Prineville, Ore., on Oct. 18, 2025. Sandoval, 54, who is Mexican-American says she's protesting ICE detentions and deportations.

Jen Sandoval aka “Día de los Meow-tos” attends the “No Kings” protest in Prineville, Ore., on Oct. 18, 2025. Sandoval, 54, who’s Mexican-American says she’s protesting ICE detentions and deportations.

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Protestors marched through downtown Miami.