Second ‘No Kings’ protests planned nationwide on Oct. 18.

What are the “No Kings” protests?

The “No Kings” movement, launched by Indivisible, a nonprofit coalition of political action groups, is organizing events in response to what they describe as increasingly authoritarian tactics by President Donald Trump.

The group says Trump is “disappearing immigrants,” deploying troops to cities and threatening democratic processes through voter suppression and redistricting efforts. “The president thinks his rule is absolute,” the group said in a statement. “But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption and cruelty.”

The protests are intended to be nonviolent.

In June, more than 5 million people across all 50 states joined in “No Kings” events. Indivisible says it was one of the largest movements in American history, and they expect the Oct. 18 movements to be bigger and stronger.

These 12 events are set for Alabama.

Where can Alabamians join the movement in Montgomery?

In Montgomery, participants will meet at Riverfront Park, located at 355 Commerce St., from 9 a.m. to noon. They will march to the downtown fountain, rally and then return to Riverfront Park. The event meets ADA standards, and the route is mainly flat ground. There will be ASL interpretation available.

Other “No Kings” events to happen across Alabama

There will be 12 events taking place across Alabama.

Here’s where Alabamians can join in outside the Montgomery area:

Other Nearby Locations

• Athens: North Jefferson Street & Market Street West, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Huntsville: The event address is private and requires an RSVP. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Guntersville: Marshall County Courthouse, 10 a.m. to noon.
• Oxford: Oxford Exchange, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Birmingham: Railroad Park Foundation, 10 a.m. to noon.
• Tuscaloosa: No address is provided, but an event is planned from 10 a.m. to noon.
• Dadeville: Tallapoosa County Courthouse, noon. to 2 p.m.
• Phenix City: 900 Broadway, Columbus, Ga., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Dothan: 114 N Oates St. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Mobile: Government Plaza, 205 Government St., 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Fairhope: U.S. 98 & Fairhope Avenue, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

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