People in Fresno gather for No Kings Day protest

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- NORTH FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN)- Hundreds of radical lined the intersection of Blackstone and Nees adjacent the River Park Shopping Center connected Saturday afternoon.

Saturday's objection successful North Fresno was conscionable 1 of galore No Kings Day Protests that happened nationwide. Demonstrators besides showed up adjacent Cary Park connected Santa Ana Ave and Fresno Street.

"It makes america consciousness bully that Americans are lasting up for their law rights," said Paul Hernandez, who came retired to the protest.

Many held signs. Some adjacent carried upside down flags, arsenic they walked down the sidewalk.

Cars that drove by honked successful support.

"It gives america large anticipation that we tin marque the alteration peacefully," said Hernandez, "that we tin get backmost to fairness and the policies of the constitution."

This time of objection was chosen to coincide with a subject parade crossed the nation's capitol honoring the 250th day of the U-S Army and falls connected President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.

"I'm hoping that each the radical of America get agreed and combat for everyone," said Naeda Gomez.

Earlier this week, President Trump was asked astir Saturday's demonstration. He said

he didn't consciousness similar a king, adding that helium has to "go done hellhole to get worldly approved."

No Kings Day comes aft a week of unrest successful Los Angeles. Protesting against the ICE raids, that led Trump to telephone successful the subject against the wishes of Governor Gavin Newsom.

"It's stressing maine out," said Louie Aralleno who besides showed up to the protest. "Knowing they're not getting a just trial. It's uncalled for. The radical retired determination were protesting bully and the subject came successful and that's erstwhile it started popping out."

"To basal retired present successful solidarity with disenfranchised communities is perfectly important and we request to beryllium retired here," said Isaac Gudino, the Regional Director of the California Democratic Party.

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer besides reacted to Saturday's demonstrations. In a statement, the politician said, "I privation to convey each those who took portion for conducting themselves peacefully.

Protestors stayed disconnected backstage spot and retired of the roadway, helping to guarantee everyone's safety."

The politician added much than 2000 radical participated successful the demonstrations successful Fresno. He besides went connected to convey the Fresno Police Department for their "professionalism and beingness passim the day."