Crowds Gathered At No Kings Protests Around Mother Lode Over Weekend
Key Points:
- Nationwide, approximately 3,100 "No Kings" protests were held across 50 states in response to actions by President Donald Trump, marking an increase of about 500 events since October.
- Locally, protests took place in Sonora, Angels Camp, Murphys, Martell, Mariposa, and the nearby Central Valley, with the Sonora event drawing participants to Courthouse Park around noon.
- Protestors in Sonora held signs on both sides of Courthouse Park, while law enforcement was present to maintain peace during the gathering.
- Similar "No Kings" protests were also conducted earlier in June and October, showing ongoing national engagement on this issue.