Thousands are again expected to gather in Seattle and throughout Western Washington with a second round of “No Kings” protest planned Saturday.

The protests come amid an ongoing partial federal government shutdown and as President Donald Trump deploys, or threatens to deploy, National Guard troops to U.S. cities like Portland, Ore., and Chicago, against the wishes of state and local officials.

Organizers say more than 2,500 protests are planned across the country for Saturday.

In Seattle, a rally is planned for Saturday at noon at Seattle Center’s International Fountain, followed by a march through downtown. Metropolitan King County Council chair and county executive candidate Girmay Zahilay will speak, along with U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

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