The Galveston Island Democrats are supporting the birthplace of Juneteenth on Galveston Island on June 14. However, GID also supports the No Kings Day of Defiance movement across the U.S. held on June 14.
GID encourages all citizens to follow their values and participate in the events that they feel compelled to do.
Here’s a statement from No Kings Day of Defiance Coalition on President Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard, June 8, 2025:
Last night, President Trump issued a call to National Guard members into federal service to quell protests. He also authorized the Secretary of Defense to use federal military forces if deemed necessary. This marks a dangerous escalation after days of militarized crackdowns on demonstrators demanding safety, dignity, and accountability. Once again, the Administration is threatening force to silence dissent—another clear sign of authoritarian overreach designed to stoke fear and control our communities.
On Sunday, the coalition organizing the No Kings Day of Defiance on June 14 released the following statement in response to the news of the Trump Administration’s federalizing the National Guard:
“President Trump wants you to believe that the people of Los Angeles are destroying their own communities. That’s false. Here’s the truth: people are peacefully and lawfully protesting the Administration’s abuses of power and the abduction of their neighbors by ICE.
Instead of listening, the Trump Administration is escalating tensions. Against the guidance of local leaders, they are deploying military force to suppress free speech. They do not care about our safety—it’s about silencing opposition. It’s a blatant abuse of power designed to intimidate families, stoke fear, and crush dissent.
The No Kings mobilizations on June 14 were already planned as a peaceful stand against authoritarian overreach and the gross abuse of power this Administration has shown. Now, this military escalation only confirms what we’ve known—this government wants to rule by force, not serve the people. From major cities to small towns, we’ll rise together and say, ‘We reject political violence. We reject fear as governance. We reject the myth that only some deserve freedom.’”
On Saturday, more than 1,800 rallies will take place across the country—peaceful, organized, and united. Join your community. Bring a sign. Make it clear—we don’t do kings in this country.
All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.
For a full list of partners in the No Kings coalition, please visit NoKings.org. From the map in the link, find an event and show up!
You can also check Mobilize to view and sign up to participate in a No Kings event in our area!
