LIVE | No Kings Protests North Texas: Thousands rally against Trump Administration policies

Thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather across North Texas this weekend as part of a nationwide wave of "No Kings" protests. Organizers have scheduled rallies in dozens of area cities as part of a global day of action targeting the Trump administration’s recent immigration and military policies. LIVE UPDATES: ‘No Kings’ rallies in Dallas-Fort Worth 10:15 a.m. In Denton, singers and speakers have taken to a live mic to voice their opposition to the administration's policies. 10 a.m. Thousands gathered in Frisco today to join the nationwide "No Kings" day of action. Demonstrators filled the streets to protest against the Trump administration’s policies on immigration and the war in Iran. What are ‘No Kings’ rallies? The "No Kings" movement emerged in 2025 following President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Since June, millions have participated in the demonstrations, which allege the president is overstepping his executive authority. The current rallies—the third major mobilization of the movement—were sparked by the deaths of several people during federal immigration operations in Minneapolis earlier this year. Concerns have also shifted toward U.S. military involvement in the Iran war and an ongoing partial government shutdown. Organizers said they intend to send a message of defiance against what they describe as a slide toward authoritarianism. "In 3,000 towns, cities, and neighborhoods, we will be loud, proud, joyful, and determined in defense of our rights and our democratic country," said Deirdre Schifeling, the American Civil Liberties Union’s chief political and advocacy officer. In North Texas, a flagship rally is scheduled for 12 p.m. at Dallas City Hall Plaza. Similar events are planned for Fort Worth, Denton, and Plano throughout the afternoon. The Trump administration has largely dismissed the protests. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson described the demonstrations as products of "leftist funding networks" with little...