One of the many nationwide protests against President Donald Trump will take place this morning in Oklahoma City.
The OKC āNo Kingsā protest,Ā one of nearly 20 planned in Oklahoma, is part of a national movement to organize opposition to Trump and his administrationās activities.
Although this event shares a name with the protests held in June, organizers say this round will feel very different.
The last āNo Kingsā protest was held on June 14 to coincide with Trumpās birthday and a military parade for the Armyās 250th birthday. More than 2,100 protests were held that weekend,Ā organizers said, with more than 5 million people participating.
This time in Oklahoma City, the āNo Kingsā protest will be at City Hall Park, 200 N Walker Ave. It is scheduled to last from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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What is a āNo Kingsā protest?
The āNo Kingsā protests draw their name from the idea that the United States doesnāt have a king ā a reference toĀ Trumpās own language about himselfĀ and his administrationās efforts to drastically expand presidential powers beyond what Congress or the U.S. Constitution has authorized.
The goal of the Oct. 18 protests is to show āthis country does not belong to kings, dictators, or tyrants,āĀ organizers wrote on the No Kings website.
In particular, organizers said they are protesting the Trump administrationāsĀ widespread crackdown on immigration, includingĀ violent arrestsĀ by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in American cities.
Organizers also have said the protests are meant to be nonviolent and discouraged bringing weapons of any kind.
Where can I find a āNo Kingsā protest near me in Oklahoma?
According to the No Kings website, Oklahoma events are currently planned in several locations around the state. Locations and times are subject to change:
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Ada: North Mississippi Avenue & Lonnie Abbott Boulevard, 9 ā 11 a.m. CDT
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Ardmore: Central Park, 14 E St SW, 10 a.m. to noon CDT
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Bartlesville: This eventās address is private. Sign up for more details. 11:30 a.m. ā 5:30 p.m. CDT
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Chandler: Lincoln County Clerk, 811 Manvel Ave #5, 9-11 a.m. CDT
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Durant: 121 S 12th Ave, 10 a.m. to noon CDT
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Enid: Champlin Park, U.S. 412 and U.S. 81, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT
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Guthrie: Mineral Wells Park, 819 S Division St, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT
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Idabel: This eventās address is private. Sign up for more details. 9 a.m. to noon CDT
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Lawton: RSVP for location, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT
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McAlester: 3 S Main St, Main and Choctaw Parking Lot, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT
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Miami: This eventās address is private. Sign up for more details, 1-3 p.m. CDT
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Muskogee: Chicago Street & West Shawnee Bypass, 1-3 p.m. CDT
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Norman: 201 W Daws St, 1:30 ā 3 p.m. CDT
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Oklahoma City: City Hall Park, 200 N Walker Ave, 10 a.m. ā 12:30 p.m. CT
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Pauls Valley: Garvin County Courthouse flagpole, 201 W Grant Ave. 9-11 a.m. CDT
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Ponca City: North 14th Street and Lake Road, 2:30 ā 5:30 p.m. CDT
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Stillwater: Payne County Courthouse Lawn (6th & Main), 606 South Main, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Tahlequah: This eventās address is private. Sign up for more details. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Tulsa: Dream Keepers, 1875 S Boulder Park Dr, noon to 2 p.m. CDT
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