A large protest is being planned in Houston that is expected to counter a military parade for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday this weekend.
The protest is part of the No Kings movement, an organization fighting against deportation and other civil rights causes.
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“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. No kings,” the organization’s website reads.
The main celebration, which will take place in Washington, D.C., is expected to be a spectacle with thousands of soldiers in attendance.
The protest follows violent protests over ICE immigration raids in Los Angeles.
President Trump sent authorities with the National Guard, sparking criticism from local authorities, including California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Protests have also been seen across Texas, including in Houston.
The protest is slated to start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Houston City Hall.
