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Michigan Voices Dissent as No Kings Protests Erupt in Detroit and Across the Nation Amid Political Tensions

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Published on June 15, 2025
Michigan Voices Dissent as No Kings Protests Erupt in Detroit and Across the Nation Amid Political TensionsSource: Google Street View

Protesters across Michigan and other parts of the country gathered yesterdray under the banner of the "No Kings" rallies. In Detroit’s Clark Park, hundreds of people participated, according to The Detroit News. A brief altercation occurred between protesters and bikers but was quickly resolved by police. In Monroe, a truck with American flags and loud music drove past a nearby protest.

Most demonstrations remained peaceful, featuring a variety of activities. According to the Detroit Free Press, thousands gathered at the State Capitol in Lansing for speeches and performances, held in response to a military parade in Washington, D.C. Similar rallies took place in Detroit, Ferndale, and Troy, focusing on issues such as immigration policies and concerns about the timing and symbolism of the parade, which coincided with President Donald Trump's birthday.

In Detroit, the protest had a concert-like environment, with bilingual speakers and music. Protesters carried signs and created a human chain to guide a counter-protester away from the event without incident. Meanwhile, authorities in Minnesota issued safety warnings following a politically motivated attack, in which “No Kings” flyers were found in the suspect's vehicle, as reported by the Detroit Free Press.

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib told Detroit that public concern over rights and enforcement actions was a key reason behind the turnout. In contrast, Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga criticized the name “No Kings,” stating in a CBS News report that it was historically tied to July 4, 1776, and questioned the context in which it was used by the demonstrators.