No Kings: 200K Protest Trump's Immigration Raids

0:00It's March 29, I'm Cory with the story. This is Vancouver News today, driven by AI, tens of thousands hit the streets of Minneapolis on Saturday for the National No Kings protest movement. This came months after federal immigration raids in January killed two American citizens there, turning the city into a hot spot against President Trump's crackdown. Organizers called it the biggest event yet, drawing an estimated 200,000 people. The movement started last year as a grassroots pushback against Trump's leadership style and right-wing policies. This was the third major rally with the flagship one right in Minneapolis. Over in neighboring St. Paul, Bruce Springsteen headlined, performing a song he wrote honoring the two victims from those deadly raids. Folks at the rally shared stories of trauma from the violence in their streets. Many carried signs calling to get rid of ice, the agency behind the immigration enforcement. Attendees felt empowered seeing so many like-minded people standing up for equal rights, including for immigrants.

1:01From the stage, Minnesota Governor Tim Walls thanked the crowd for resisting what he sees as dictatorial moves. Bernie Sanders fired up the audience, too, slamming Trump for undermining the Constitution and the rule of law. Protesters linked it all to bigger issues like rising oil prices for Middle East tensions. With midterms looming and polls shifting, many bet Republicans won't hold their slim congressional edge. These rallies show the fire still burning against the raids and the agenda, keeping the pressure on as the nation watches.