Thousands of people flooded the streets in the South Loop on Saturday, March 28 to protest the Trump administration’s policies, including immigration enforcement, the war in Iran and broader concerns about democratic norms.
The Chicago protest, which started on a chilly, overcast afternoon in Grant Park and made its way through the Loop and past Trump Tower, unfolded as part of a coordinated national day of action with more than 3,000 demonstrations planned across the country and millions expected to participate, according to organizers. Around the city, rallies stretched from neighborhood parks to suburban communities, underscoring the breadth of the movement.
Protestors carried signs and chanted messages and phrases such as “two, four, six, eight, fight for love, not for war,” and “Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has to go,” calling for greater accountability, protections for individuals and resistance against the current administration.
Saturday’s protest was the third “No Kings” demonstration since last year, following a June rally timed with Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C. and an October protest that drew tens of thousands.
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