'No Kings' Rallies Planned Across Long Island Saturday

LONG ISLAND, NY — Once again, those protesting against Presidents Donald Trump's administration, U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement raids, what they deem a broken health care system and more are taking to the streets this weekend — with "No Kings" rallies organized nationwide.

"On October 18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people," the No Kings website said.

Republicans have reportedly called the protests "hate America rallies," according to the Washington Post.

On Long Island, more than a dozen "No Kings" protests are planned. To check out the map of locations, click here.

In June, despite the rain, scores of residents turned out in Orient and other locations for peaceful "No Kings"rallies marked largely by resolve and unity.

Protesters on the North Fork and across the country took to the streets for the “No Kings” rallies nationwide to coincide with a military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary that fell on Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. June 14 was also Flag Day.

"No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance," according to organizers. "From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like."

Carrying bright posters that read "Stop Trump," "Peaceful But Not Silent," "Stand Up For Science," "Money For Books, Not Millionaire Crooks," "Rejecting Kings Since 1776," "No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings," and "Making Lying Wrong Again," among others, young and old turned out, some wearing crowns, for the event.

"This is what democracy looks like," they chanted, as motorists honked horns in support and the crowd cheered. "Love, not hate, can make America great."

When asked why she brought her grandson, Karen Intorcia, of Cutchogue, said: "I'm here for my grandson's future. And to stop this madness. It's insanity."

"We were so thrilled with the turnout in the drizzle," organizer Sarah Burnes said. "A whole busload of intrepid people came from Peconic Landing, and we think we had 250 to 300 people who came to stand up for our democracy and against autocracy. It's honestly a delight to demonstrate with my neighbors. I know we can right this ship of state."

Protests took place all across Long Island Saturday, including an event in Riverhead that drew about 1,000 participants.