Updates from the "No Kings" protest in Richmond on Saturday organized by the 50501 movement. After the majority of protesters called it a night, a group of about 50-100 continued marching the streets of Richmond. The group, dressed in mostly black clothes and wearing masks, briefly blocked eastbound E. Broad Street between City Hall and the General Assembly Building. The demonstrators made their way back to Kanawha Plaza, where speeches focused on abolishing ICE.
Protest winds down
At about 7:56 p.m. the crowd at Kanawha Plaza started to disperse.
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Roanoke joined the nationwide "No Kings" movement with two separate rallies Saturday protesting President Donald Trump's policies.
A crowd gathered under the shade at Elmwood Park to listen to speakers at the "No Kings" protest on Saturday. Roanoke Indivisible rallied in the morning at McCadden Park in northwest Roanoke, and a second protest organized by Roanoke resident Steve Davidson was held at Elmwood Park downtown in the afternoon. Speakers at both events urged attendees to take a stand against what they saw as overreach by Trump and his administration. "Just by being here you are already part of this action of building a mass movement," said Marie Collins with Indivisible who spoke to a crowd of around 400 at McCadden Park.
The front of the “No Kings Day” march pauses at the intersection of 8th and Canal streets before crossing over to Kanawha Plaza on Saturday in Richmond. 'No Kings' protest marches through Richmond
6:30 p.m. Thousands of protesters are marching along Richmond's street. The rally started at 5 p.m. near the bell tower in the southeast corner of Capitol Square, and the group is now headed for Kanawha Plaza. Capitol Police have been monitoring the protest and issuing traffic alerts as the demonstrators have made there way along E. Broad Street, 14th Street and 9th Street. Police are warning drivers to avoid the area, or expect traffic delays. Police on scene estimated the crowd size at 5,000.
People yell during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People start to march during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People gather for a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. No injuries after man drives into Culpeper protest
5:55 p.m. Joseph Checklick Jr., a 21-year-old resident of Culpeper, intentionally accelerated into a crowd of protesters holding a "No Kings Day" rally near James Madison Highway Saturday afternoon, according to a statement from the Culpeper Police Department. Police said no injuries were reported and they don't know who was hit.
A person speaks about transgender rights during a "No Kings" protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Robert Fuller speaks on the "No Kings" protest and the Va. National Guard deployment. Lynchburg protest draws hundreds
As Richmond's "No Kings" protest gets underway, similar demonstrations around the state starting to wrap up. In Lynchburg, organizers estimate
about 500 people showed up to an event at Monument Terrace in the city's downtown.
Hundreds gather at Downtown Lynchburg's Monument Terrace for the "No Kings" rally. With about a dozen Lynchburg Police Department officers on hand, the event stayed peaceful, even as supporters of President Donald Trump entered the crowd to show their support for the president.
Protesters begin to gather in Capitol Square
By 4:40 p.m. Saturday, a large crowd began to assemble on the grounds of Capitol Square in Richmond. A "No Kings" protest, organized by an anti-Trump group, is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. A handful of Virginia Capitol Police are stationed around the perimeter of Capitol Square.
Crowd begins to assemble for the "No Kings" protest in Richmond on Saturday, June 14, 2025. 'No Kings' protest and march planned in Richmond today
50501 Virginia, the local chapter of the self-named 50501 Movement, is holding a rally and peaceful march in Richmond on Saturday. The anti-Trump group is calling it "No Kings Day," and the event is one of many planned in cities across the county. Besides Richmond, the group has Virginia protests planned in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake,
Norfolk , Yorktown, Williamsburg, Mathews County, Petersburg,
Lynchburg , Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Roanoke. In Richmond, there's a 70%
chance of thunderstorms starting around 5 p.m. The organization says the “No Kings” theme is meant to support democracy and is against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. They've been organizing protests throughout Trump's term in office. Thousands of people turned out for
similar peaceful protests in April in Capitol Square.
Today's protests are happening as the U.S. Army is marking its 250th anniversary with events in Washington, D.C., including a military parade, which will see tanks rolling through the streets of the nation's capital. Saturday is also President Trump's birthday. Organizers of Richmond's event have scheduled a rally at 5 p.m. at the bell tower in Capitol Square, followed by "a peaceful march" to Kanawha Plaza, which is three blocks away. 50501 Virginia said speakers at the rally will include state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, a candidate in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor; Mary Bauer, ACLU of Virginia executive director; Wes Gobar, good governance director at Clean Virginia; David Hoover, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; Sereen Hadid, leader of VCU Students for Justice in Palestine; and a 50501 Virginia representative. The group also said partnering groups will include ACLU of Virginia, Clean Virginia, RVA Indivisible, Richmond City Democratic Committee, Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats, Henrico Democrats, Hanover Democrats and Chesterfield Democrats. On Friday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he had
mobilized the Virginia National Guard across the state for the weekend protests. “And so, you will see Guard presence, you will see state police presence, you will see our tactical team presence, you will see local police presence all over the state,” Youngkin told reporters Friday.
50 photos from Saturday's 'No Kings' protest in Richmond
Protestors march down 9th street during the “No Kings Day” rally and march hosted by 50501 Virginia on June 14, 2025, in Richmond, Va. Protestors march down Broad Street during the “No Kings Day” rally and march hosted by 50501 Virginia on June 14, 2025, in Richmond, Va. A man holds a sign that was handed to him by a protestor while standing in the fountain at Kanawha Plaza during the “No Kings Day” rally and march hosted by 50501 Virginia on June 14, 2025, in Richmond, Va. The front of the “No Kings Day” march pauses at the intersection of 8th and Canal streets before crossing over to Kanawha Plaza on Saturday in Richmond. Members of the Virginia State Police watch protestors march down Broad Street as part of the “No Kings Day” rally and march hosted by 50501 Virginia on June 14, 2025, in Richmond, Va. Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, speaks during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People attend a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Kaleigh, 10, looks on during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People gather for a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Jordan Hensley, 21, holds a flag during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People sit in Kanawha Plaza during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People sit in Kanawha Plaza during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. A person stands in Kanawha Plaza during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Declan H, waves a bubble wand during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People attend a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. A person holds a sign during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People march in the street during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People march in the street during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People march in the street during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People march in the street during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People hold up a banner during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Amy Drame yells during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People start to march during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Kisha Burchard Goodfield yells during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. A person holds a flag during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People gather for a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People gather for a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. A person wears a gas mask during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Maia, 35, speaks to a crowd during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Maia, 35, speaks to a crowd during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Jordan Hensley, 21, holds a flag during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. A person waves a flag as a rainbow appears during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People sit in Kanawha Plaza during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. An American flag hangs from a building during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. A person waves a flag during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. A person holds a sign during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Amy Drame, center, yells during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Andrea Montes, 21, waves a flag during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. Andrea Montes, 21, waves a flag during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People start to march during a “No Kings” demonstration, hosted by 50501, in downtown Richmond, Va., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protest is one of thousands nationwide in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and coincides with a parade in Washington, D.C. on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s birthday. People sit along the steps outside of the Supreme Court of Virginia during the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally holding on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. People gather for the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally holding signs and listen to a speaker outside of the Virginia State Capitol on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia Sen. (D) Ghazala Hashmi speaks to the crowd at the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally outside of the Virginia State Capitol on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. A protestor wearing clown makeup pauses from their remarks while holding a megaphone during the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. People gather for the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally holding signs and listen to a speaker outside of the Virginia State Capitol on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. Protestors shout and scream during the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally outside of the Virginia State Capitol on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. A protestor loads up a cooler with water during the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally alongside N 9th St outside of the Virginia State Capitol on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. People hold signs and share their support from a parking garage as protestors apart of the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally march past on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. A man waves a flipped U.S. flag atop the Kanawha Plaza fountain during the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. Protestors hold a sign reading “Destroy ICE” inside of Kanawha Plaza during the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. Protestors rest and wave an American flag during the 50501 Virginia “No Kings Day” rally on Saturday, June 14, in Richmond, Virginia. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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