CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Protests over ICE Operations and the Trump Administration are planned throughout the country this weekend, including in Uptown Charlotte.
CMPD prepares for Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protest: What to expect in Charlotte this weekendOrganizers of the “No Kings” rally and march told Queen City News that the protest will be peaceful, despite some of the pictures out of Los Angeles following disturbances over ICE operations in Southern California.
Local protesters say most of their messaging will deal with problems they have with Trump Administration polices, including how immigration raids are being carried out.
“Everyone deserves due process. You know, we stand with the immigrant community because they deserve the same legal rights that we all have,” said Karen Harmon with Indivisible Charlotte.
Harmon, who is part of Indivisible Charlotte, a left-leaning group, has held several rallies protesting the president and his allies. Harmon said all their demonstrations have started and ended peacefully.
“There’s power in community and by being together, safely together, and spreading, sharing our voice and doing all that we can to fight back safely, that’s what we want to do,” she added.
Whatever happens, elected officials and law enforcement say they are prepared. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are asking those attending the rally to “enjoy the city responsibly.”
Via a statement, Gov. Josh Stein said he and state agencies will be monitoring all the planned demonstrations.
“My office has been in contact with relevant state agencies as well as state and local law enforcement both to ensure public safety and to protect North Carolinians’ freedom to peacefully protest. Department of Public Safety Secretary Buffaloe also remains in coordination with local law enforcement agencies across the state to ensure they have any support they may need.“
Governor Josh SteinThe rally in Charlotte is set to begin Saturday at 11 a.m. in First Ward Park.
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