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A fatal shooting in Salt Lake City, a targeted political attack in Minnesota and more; here's what happened during the national day of protest.
Across the country, an estimated 5 million protesters took part in more than 2,000 protests, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, a co-sponsor of the nationwide protest. In the Bay Area, more than 50 protests were planned stretching south from Gilroy north to Santa Rosa.
"No Kings" Day organizers say it is more important than ever to have a "national day of peaceful protest" on June 14 following the decision by President Donald Trump to send in Marines and the National Guard to Los Angeles.
The protests are intended to counter a military parade in Washington, D.C. honoring the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary — which is also Trump's birthday.
OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder said that the massive nationwide 'No Kings' protests on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army are a 'super bummer.'
Tens of thousands of Americans joined "No Kings" protests across the United States against the Trump administration.
Protests large and small were set for Saturday throughout the Bay Area, from banner-hangings on overpasses, to major gatherings in San Jose’s St. James Park, and in Oakland’s Wilma