#PortlandME #NoKings rally was mostly peaceful (there was an incident after the rally, involving a woman obstructing traffic, then throwing a water bottle at a police officer. Another woman attacked the officer with an air horn during the arrest). Saw a lot of familiar faces from other rallies. Only one cop car, who was mostly there to direct traffic. Folks began dispersing around 1:15pm, and kept their signs up for the tourists downtown!
#NoKingsEvents
PROTECT THE #PROTEST
THE #SOLIDARITY WAVE
What to do if someone does something you don't like:
1. MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
We're all here for the same cause. There is no legal requirement to alert police to potentially illegal activity.
2. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE
If someone’s behavior raises your risk level beyond what you're comfortable with, leave the situation and head to a safer space.
3. ASK FOR SUPPORT .
If someone’s behavior raises your risk level and you're unable to leave, ask for support from the people around you or see if the person is able to accommodate your needs.
4. RESPECT DIVERSE TACTICS
Engage with curiosity about people who do things differently from you. What motivates them to be courageous in the face of police violence?
5. KEEP COMRADES INVISIBLE
If someone needs to blend into the crowd quickly, help them. Learn about de-arresting and support people who are being targeted. Together, we can be powerful, strategic, and united.
#SolidarityWave #EffectiveProtest #PeoplePower #Gelderloos #NoKings #NoKingsEvents #ResistFascism #DontSnitch #PeterCoyote #Anarchists #AuthoritarianRule
How to Stay Safe #Protesting #ICE — and What to Expect From #Cops in Your City
Do police in your city use #TearGas or #RubberBullets? Repression tactics from Seattle to Chicago, plus how to prepare.
by Akela Lacy
June 14 2025, 7:00 a.m.
Excerpt: “The key really no matter where you are or what you’re doing is situational awareness,” said Mickey H. Osterreicher, general counsel to the National Press Photographers Association. “When you start to see officers on bikes encircling you, you need to have probably thought of this before, but certainly at that point, look for a place to exit.”
https://theintercept.com/2025/06/14/ice-police-brutality-protests-la-nyc/
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/iidZ9#selection-555.9-587.38
#Resistance #Resist #NoKingsEvents #ResistFascism #ResistICE #AuthoritarianRule
Oh boy... This from an #anarchist friend. WTAF! I've been trying to give liberals and others the benefit of the doubt, but when folks are calling on blowing whistles to alert the police? Ummmm....
"Anarchists have been fighting the #fascists for years, often completely alone, while #liberals did absolutely nothing to help. And now that the country is in the grip of a fascist regime that is literally sending soldiers against unarmed protesters, some liberals are calling on protesters to sit down when they see 'violence' and blow whistles so the police can 'take their violence out on the anarchists.' (Those are the exact words of one writer, a Zen priest of all things.) The hypocrisy and cowardice of this is beyond comprehension to me. If any of you had had the foresight to help us before the fascists got this powerful, we wouldn't be in this mess. And now you are literally willing to sell us out on the street, in the middle of the biggest crisis of our lifetimes. Shame on you all."
#NoKings #NoKingsEvents #DontSnitch #ACAB #Resistance #PeterCoyote
HT @DeniseG
"Gov. Pillen allows activation of #Nebraska #NationalGuard for weekend protests
"The Nebraska National Guard will be deployed in advance of several planned protests in Nebraska this weekend.
"In an emergency proclamation issued Friday, Pillen said the protests across the state have the potential for a 'significant amount of criminal behavior.' "
#Nebraska #protests #NationalGuard #Resistance #NoKingsEvents #AntiProtestLaws
#AmnestyInternational Condemns Trump Threat of 'Very Heavy Force' Against #MilitaryParade #Protesters
The #FarRight Republican president, warned the #HumanRights group, "is continuing to send a clear and chilling message: #dissent will be punished."
Jon Queally
Jun 12, 2025
"The human rights advocacy group Amnesty International USA has issued a strong rebuke and warning in response to President Donald Trump's public threat to aim 'very heavy force' at law-abiding protesters voicing their constitutionally-protected #FreeSpeech during organized '#NoKings' protests scheduled for Saturday nationwide.
"In Tuesday remarks to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said he didn't know of any planned protests timed to coincide with his $134-million parade, taking place on his birthday, but said if there are, 'these are people that hate our country.'
" 'For those people who want to protest, they're going to be met with very big force,' Trump said, making no distinction between peaceful demonstrators and those who might be more confrontational or even violent.
" 'Now is a good moment to remind President Trump that protesting is a human right and that his administration is obligated to respect, protect, and fulfill the human rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly–not suppress them,' said Paul O'Brien, executive director of Amnesty International USA, in a statement on Wednesday.
"Trump's threat arrived after he overrode California Gov. Gavin Newsom to call up 4,000 National Guard troops in that state last weekend—and subsequently U.S. Marine forces—to confront large protests in Los Angeles that erupted in response to raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (#ICE) agents and the violent arrest of union leader #DavidHuerta, president of #SEIUCalifornia.
" 'The militarized response to protests, including the deployment of the #NationalGuard and the #Marines in #LosAngeles, further escalates tensions and is a chilling preview of even more human rights violations that could be coming,' warned O'Brien. 'The U.S. military is not trained or equipped to police civilians. It increases the risk of excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and other violations of free expression and peaceful assembly. The Trump administration has already shown us that it will use any tool of the state, including ICE, police, and military forces to target #immigrants, #AsylumSeekers, #protesters, and anyone who dares to defend their rights.'
"Over 1,800 coordinated '#NoKings' protests are being organized for [#June14] to counter Trump's growing #authoritarianism and to coincide with the military parade Trump is throwing for himself in #WashingtonDC, at an estimated cost of $134 million.
"A new poll released Thursday shows a majority of Americans believe the parade is a waste of taxpayer money.
"Approximately 6 in 10 Americans also say Trump's parade is 'not a good use' of taxpayer funds, according to the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. That number of disapproving voters includes a number of people surveyed who have no particular criticism of the parade itself.
"Beyond the wasted cost, critics of the president warn that the more dangerous aspect of the parade is how the spectacle dovetails with Trump's broader authoritarianism, including his militarized response to dissent and weaponizing state power against his perceived political enemies.
" 'Make no mistake,' said Amnesty's O'Brien. 'President Trump’s response to protests has nothing to do with public safety. This is his administration’s way of stoking fear and suppressing opposition. By sending police, ICE, or the military into neighborhoods to silence voices calling for justice and human rights, President Trump is continuing to send a clear and chilling message: dissent will be punished.'
"Amnesty called for an immediate halt to Trump's 'militarized response' to public protest."
Listen / read more:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-heavy-force-military-parade-protesters
#Resistance #NoKingsEvents #TrumpIsAFascist #Resist #ImmigrantRights #CriminalizingDissent #PunishingDissent #AuthoritarianRule
When are #ICEProtests ‘illegal’ in #Texas? Here’s what state and federal laws say
By Tiffani Jackson Updated June 12, 2025
Excerpt: "What are your rights to protest on public or private property? Your rights are strongest in “traditional public forums,” like parks, sidewalks and streets, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. While you generally have the freedom to express yourself on other public land, like plazas outside government buildings, it’s important that your actions don’t block access or interfere with the building’s intended function.
"On private property, the owner has the right to impose restrictions on speech. However, the government cannot limit your speech if you’re on your own property or have permission from the owner. It’s also important to remember that counter-protesters have the same rights to free expression, and police must treat both protesters and counter-protesters equally.
"Is it legal to take photos or video protests, police or government buildings? You are legally allowed to photograph anything in plain view, including government buildings and law enforcement officers, when you’re in a public area.
"On private property, however, the property owner may have their own rules about photography or video recording.
"What is an ‘illegal protest’? Protesting is a fundamental right protected by the First Amendment, but not every demonstration is automatically legal. According to the Freedom Forum, a nonpartisan foundation dedicated to preserving the First Amendment, the following actions can cross the line and turn a peaceful protest into one that could get you arrested:
- Violence or destruction of property – If a protest turns violent, involves #vandalism, or causes harm to people or property, it’s no longer protected under #FreeSpeech laws.
- Trespassing on private property – Protests are generally allowed in public spaces, like sidewalks and parks. But if demonstrators enter private property without permission, they could face trespassing charges.
- Blocking roads or public services – #Marching in the street without a permit or blocking traffic can make a protest illegal. Many cities require permits for demonstrations, especially those that could disrupt public order.
" 'It can’t be about the content of the speech, because content and viewpoint are protected by the #First =Amendment,' TCU media law professor and First Amendment expert Daxton “Chip” Stewart said. 'It has to be about something else. A protest that #BlocksTraffic, for example, or that arises to violence.' Texas laws about protesting
"According to the Texas Law Library, there are specific restrictions on where protests cannot take place.
"For example, it’s illegal to protest within 1,000 feet of a funeral service from three hours before to three hours after the event, as this could disrupt the service. Likewise, protests at #CriticalInfrastructure sites, like oil pipelines or #construction areas, are heavily regulated, with severe penalties for trespassing or disrupting these facilities.
"Additionally, blocking #highways, #sidewalks or any passageways that are accessible to the public — especially emergency routes—is prohibited, and doing so can lead to felony charges.
"#Protests that turn disorderly or disrupt lawful meetings also fall under legal restrictions. Finally, any actions that involve violence or #loud, disruptive noise are subject to criminal penalties.
"What are your rights if you protest on college campus? In 2019, Texas passed a law that made all common outdoor spaces on public university campuses 'traditional public forums.'
"This means that anyone — whether you’re a student, staff member, or just someone from the community — can express themselves, whether that’s through protests or other demonstrations, as long as it’s lawful and doesn’t seriously disrupt the university’s operations."
Read more:
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article308416530.html
#TexasResists #NoKingsEvents
#NonViolentProtests #ProtestLaws #Project2025 #Authoritarianism #AntiProtestLaws #TrafficInterference
Anyone in #Texas -- make sure you check out the latest #AntiProtestLaws! They have a lot of lame excuses to arrest folks!
Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas #NationalGuard troops ahead of planned ‘#NoKings’ protests
By JIM VERTUNO
Updated 1:15 PM EDT, June 12, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — "Texas Gov. #GregAbbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enforcement manage protests against President Donald Trump and the ongoing federal immigration raids.
"Abbott’s announcement did not detail where the troops were sent, but some were seen at a protest Wednesday night in downtown San Antonio near the Alamo. That protest drew hundreds of demonstrators but did not erupt into violence.
"More protests are planned on Saturday in #SanAntonioTX and across Texas in cities such as #HoustonTX, #AustinTX and #DallasTX as part of the national 'No Kings' movement.
"Protests earlier this week in Austin and Dallas led to brief clashes with police who used chemical irritants to disperse the crowds. About a dozen were arrested.
"'Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of our nation, but Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles in response to President Donald Trump’s enforcement of immigration law,' Abbott said. 'Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be arrested and held accountable to the full extent of the law.' "
#TexasResists #Texas #NoKingsEvents #NonViolentProtests #ProtestLaws #Project2025 #Authoritarianism
On #June14th, we rise up. #NoKingsEvents
"In America, we don’t do kings
"They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too. far. No thrones. No crowns. #NoKings ."
Interactive map: https://www.nokings.org/#map
#Resistance #USPol #June14Events #June14 #SeeYouInTheStreets #FauxKing #DayOfDefiance #ResistICE #ResistAuthoritarianism #ResistFascism
#PineTreeActivism #Maine #NoKings - #June14
As of June 12, 2025
#Maine Says "NO #Fauxking Parades!"
REPOST & SHARE!
Sat, #June14
#AuburnME: 12-2:00PM - Court St, Longley Bridge
#AugustaME: 12-2:00PM - Maine State House, 111 Sewall St
#BangorME: 12-3:00PM - Waterfront Park, Railroad & Front St
#BathME: 1-3:00PM - Sagadahoc Bridge
#BelfastME: 12-1:00PM - Post Office, 1 Franklin St
#BethelME: 12-2:00PM - Main & Broad Sts
#BlueHillME: 12-1:00PM - Town Hall, 18 Union St
#BridgtonME: 12-2:00PM - Shorey Park, 302 & Highland Rd
#BucksportME: 12:30-1:30PM - 3 Pine St, on the Bucksport-Verona bridge
#CalaisME: 11-1:00PM - Farmer's Market area, Main & North St
#CastineME: 1-2:00PM - Court & School St
#CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Start at Stewart Park, then to bridge
#ColebrookNH: 10-12:00PM - 143 Main St,
#ConwayNH: 10-12:30PM - NH Visitors Center, 205 W Main St
#DoverFoxcroftME: 12-1PM - Main St bridge, center of town
#EllsworthME: 12-3:00PM - March, starts at 1 City Hall Plaza
#FarmingtonME: 11-12:30PM - 196 Main St and south
#FreeportME: 8-11:00AM - 154 Main St
#HoultonME: 1-2:00PM – Peace Pole, 61 Military St
#Kennebunk: 12-1:00PM - 112 Main St
#LincolnME: 12-2:00PM - Main St in front of the gazebo
#LubecME: 11-12:00PM - Washington St across from IGA
#MachiasME: 12-1:00PM - 16 O'Brien Ave
#MillinocketME: 12-2:00PM - Corner of Central & Penobscot
#MonheganIslandME: 12 noon – March from church to lighthouse
#NorthHavenME: 4-5:00PM -Community Ball field, 21 Church St
#NorwayME: 11-1:00PM - Main & Fair St, next to high school
#OgunquitME: 12-1:00PM - Post Office, Rt 1
#PortlandME: 11-12:00 - Monument Square, 456 Congress St
#PortlandME: 12-1:30PM - Lincoln Park, Pearl St
#PortsmouthNH: 10-12:00PM - Market Square
#PortsmouthNH: Prescott Park, Marcy St.
#PortsmouthNH: 2-4pm - 2 Islington St.
#PresqueIsleME: 10-11:30AM - 260 Main St
#RangelyME: 10-11:00AM - Main St
#RocklandME: 10-12:00PM - Harbor Park, 1 Pleasant St
#RocklandME: 12-1:00PM – Chapman Park, 294 Main St
#RumfordME: 12-1:30PM - Rumford Info Ctr, 6 Bridge St
#SacoME: 10-12:00PM - U.S. Rt 1 & Cascade Road
#SanfordME: 10-12PM, City Hall, 919 Main St.
#SouthPortlandME: 11-12:00PM - Erskine Park, Broadway & Waterman
#SouthwestHarborME: Pemetic Green, 327 Main St.
#VinalhavenME: 9-10am - At the Gazebo
#WaldoboroME: 12-1pm - Rt 1 & Main St (Park & Ride lot)
#WatervilleME: 10-1:30PM – March starts 19 Lawrence Ave
#WayneME: 3-4:30PM – Maine Rt 133 & Memorial Park Lane
#WellsME: 1:30-2:30PM – Wells Police Dept, 1563 Post Rd
#WiscassetME: 10-11:00AM – Rt 1 Wiscasset Bridge
#WolfeboroNH: 12-2:00PM – Pickering Corner, 140 S Main St
#YorkME: 10-11:00AM - York St & Barrell Lane
To join or start a June 14 No Kings event: www.nokings.org
Toolkit for organizers: www.nokings.org
Pine Tree Activism strives to publish confirmed events with accurate details as submitted, or as found on a group's official public listing. Only verified events are included. Late changes in venue, day/time, or focus may not be reflected.
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