Millions of Americans are expected to participate in nationwide protests this weekend against President Donald Trump and his administration. Organized by the progressive group Indivisible, the No Kings protests scheduled for Saturday aim to be the largest day of protest in U.S. history.

The protests are intended to address what organizers describe as "authoritarian power grabs" by the Trump administration. They allege that the president has violated several laws to implement his policies and are urging Americans to engage in peaceful demonstrations. The No Kings website states, "The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don't have kings and we won't back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty."

Since beginning his second term in January, Trump has faced accusations of overstepping his authority. Key issues raised by No Kings organizers include gerrymandering, free speech violations, government shutdowns, immigration enforcement, military deployments, and the potential for a third presidential term.

In August, Republicans initiated a redistricting effort in Texas that could secure additional congressional seats for their party, a practice known as gerrymandering. Critics argue this tactic silences voters by manipulating electoral maps.

Following the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, the Trump administration announced a crackdown on liberal groups. Vice President JD Vance and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller accused these groups of promoting violence without providing evidence. Critics claim this represents an attack on free speech, a constitutionally protected right.

The U.S. government has been in a shutdown since October 1 due to disagreements over federal funding. Democrats are advocating for an extension of tax credits that support health insurance for millions, while Republicans have refused to negotiate. House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that the No Kings protests are prolonging the shutdown, a claim the organizers have denied, stating that the protests are about ensuring government accountability.

Trump's administration has prioritized deporting illegal immigrants, setting a quota for immigration agents to arrest 3,000 individuals daily. This has led to increased operations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resulting in wrongful arrests, including that of Kilmar Ábrego García, who was deported despite having legal status.

The president has also deployed the National Guard to cities with Democratic leadership, claiming a need to address crime. However, FBI data indicates that crime rates are generally declining. Legal experts debate whether these military deployments violate the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts military involvement in domestic law enforcement.

Trump has hinted at the possibility of seeking a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment limiting presidents to two terms. He has suggested that Vice President JD Vance could run for office and then pass the presidency back to him.

Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin anticipates that the upcoming protests will surpass previous events, which drew an estimated 5 million participants. More than 2,500 rallies are planned across the country, with significant turnout expected in major cities.

In response, Republicans have labeled the protests as anti-American. House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested that participants support Hamas and are affiliated with Antifa. Senator Roger Marshall expressed skepticism about the protests being peaceful, predicting that they would require a National Guard presence. Indivisible co-executive director Leah Greenberg criticized these comments as attempts to intimidate and distract from the issues at hand.