ATLANTA - Thousands of people gathered in downtown Atlanta on Saturday for a "No Kings" protest that ended with a march to the Georgia State Capitol.
What we know:
The demonstrations are part of a broader movement that began in June, when large crowds across the country gathered peacefully to protest policies linked to President Donald Trump’s administration. Organizers say the events aim to oppose immigration policies, cuts to health care and education, and rollbacks of environmental protections.
Saturday’s protest — the third held in Atlanta this year — drew a large crowd to the Atlanta Civic Center. Participants traveled from across the state, including from Atlanta, Decatur and Macon.
Speakers and performers took the stage before the group marched to the Capitol under a police es