Thousands of people gather for a “No Kings” protest against Trump’s executive actions at the State Capitol in Hartford, Conn., Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Thousands of demonstrators from across the state gathered at the Connecticut State Capitol on Saturday as a part of the nationwide “No Kings Day” protests. Demonstrators gathered to share their disdain for the Trump administration’s campaigns of deportations,

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are rallying in hundreds of cities during the military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday.

Protests will extend across the southwest and northeast corners of the state. Rallies are also planned in major cities including Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford.

Nationwide protests are expected across the country Saturday as part of “No Kings Day,” opposing the president's policies.

Connecticut’s rally was one of more than 2,000 demonstrations held across all 50 states and 17 countries organized in part by the 50501 Movement and the organization Indivisible.

Thousands of protesters gathered at the Capitol in Hartford, and in communities across the state, to speak out against the Trump administration and acts of political violence.

More than 1,800 "No Kings" demonstrations are scheduled across the country. Here's what health and civil rights experts say you should keep in mind.