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Multiple protests have commenced in Seattle and surrounding areas Saturday, including one during the University of Washington’s (UW) graduation.
The estimated 70,000+ peaceful demonstrators had various grievances with the Trump administration, but immigration policy was the prevailing theme.
Thousands are expected to turn out for "No Kings" rallies against President Donald Trump's actions. Here's how organizers and authorities are preparing.
City and state officials say they are prepared for one of the largest protests in Seattle since President Donald Trump began his second term.
Approximately 70,000 people joined the "No Kings" protest in Cal Anderson Park before marching to the Space Needle and then the Seattle Center in downtown.
A protest in Seattle turned violent late June 14 when demonstrators set a fire at the entrance of a federal building. The fire followed a largely peaceful day of demonstrations by the No Kings group,
In a joint press conference Friday morning, city, state, and county leaders called on protesters to remain peaceful during protests.
There were confrontations in several cities, and downtown Los Angeles was under curfew for a second night. Protests in other cities, including New York, ended peacefully.
Hundreds boarded the 10:25 a.m. ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle on Saturday morning to demonstrate — one of many "No Kings" protests held Saturday.