Crowds Gather in Summerville for 'No Kings' Protest
Crowds of people gathered in Summerville for the first of two 'No Kings' demonstrations near Charleston on Saturday.
The "No Kings" movement claims that "millions" of people will gather across the US on Saturday.
Background of the Protests
The planned protests come amidst an ongoing government shutdown, threatening federal workers and services, as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Portland.
The Trump administration's consideration of invoking the Insurrection Act to quash dissent has also contributed to the timing of the protests.
- Government shutdown affecting federal workers and services
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Portland
- Trump administration's potential invocation of the Insurrection Act
The "No Kings" movement says "millions" will gather around the US on Saturday.
Two rallies are scheduled to take place near Charleston on October.
Author's summary: Protests gather in Summerville.