'No Kings' protest: Anti-Trump rally held in downtown Phoenix on June 14
No Kings protests: Immigration on top of mind
Thousands of protesters showed up at several local sites, including at the state capitol. The head of the Arizona Republican Party also reacted to today's events. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.
PHOENIX - Thousands made their voices heard outside the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday morning, protesting against President Donald Trump's policies, at the forefront of issues of immigration.
What they're saying:
"We are out here because we are against fascism, and as we learn in history, we see the same signs happening that we see in pre-war Germany, in pre-war Bosnia, all those places, and we don't want to see it happen in America," Lisa Mariso said.
Many held homemade signs with phrases like "We elected a president, not a king."
This protest in Phoenix is just one of more than 1,000 "No King" protests nationwide, with several others happening across the Valley.
No Kings protest held at AZ Capitol
The largest "No Kings" protest in the Valley was held on June 14 at the state Capitol. Demonstrators say they're exercising their right to protest against Donald Trump's policies and a military parade happening on the president's birthday. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
"I'm here to support people who want democracy," Barbara Hearn said. "We have a tyrant in office and there doesn't seem to be any answers other than showing up."
The protests were organized by 50501, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. The protests are meant to counter today's celebrations in Washington, D.C. for Trump's birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.