'No Kings' protest: Anti-Trump rally held in downtown Phoenix on June 14

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.

"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.

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