As some in the country celebrate the U-S Army’s 250th anniversary parade and President Trump’s 79th birthday, protests are also planned.
Protests will target recent immigration enforcement actions and military deployments, while some push back against what they see as an administration out of control.
Protests are planned Saturday across the country on what’s been called a No Kings Day. Organizers include Indivisible and the ACLU. Demonstrations are anticipated in Tucson and Phoenix but also range from Kingman to Douglas and Page to Yuma.
"The focus is to reject the authoritarian power grab of the Trump administration," said Susan Shapiro, director of Indivisible Northern Arizona. "The movement really is about bringing people together who feel that our democracy is at stake right now."
Officials are urging for peaceful demonstrations, unlike what's been seen in Los Angeles in recent days.
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Friday that people have a right to protest but warned that violence will not be tolerated.
"I strongly urge protestors to remain peaceful and calm as they exercise their First Amendment right to make their voices heard. I’m thankful for the brave men and women at the Department of Public Safety who are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe and will be in close contact with the Department’s leadership throughout the weekend to ensure we are taking appropriate action to maintain peace in our state," she said in a statement Friday.
