Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets nationwide as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement and protests are also happening right here in Central Texas.

Thousands of people gathered at the Texas Capitol on Saturday to participate in a “No Kings Day” protest, part of a nationwide movement to push back against policies linked to the Trump administration. Local organizers and representatives, including Democratic Reps. Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett of Austin, spoke at the Capitol.

The No Kings protest and rally brought thousands of Austinites to march from the Texas State Capitol to Auditorium Shores on Saturday afternoon.

Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday afternoon his decision to deploy the troops to the Capitol city ahead of the planned No Kings Protest—meant to demonstrate against the Trump administration—over the weekend.

Texas Congressman Greg Casar was at the 'No Kings' protest in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. He says the protest has been peaceful and fun.

Demonstrators gathered in Boston Common as part of the “No Kings” movement Saturday, joining thousands nationwide to protest against the Trump administration.

Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for “ No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.