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Saline Indivisible is organizing the local "No Kings" protest in downtown Saline Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
People in more than 1500 communities across America are expected to participate.
Sheila Bourgoin said the protest is pro-constitution.
"In the US, we do not owe our allegiance to one leader, we owe it to the ideals of the founding fathers. Freedom of speech: use it or lose it. It is a patriotic, peaceful demonstration," Bourgoin said.
At last Monday's council meeting, Saline City Council member Nicole Rice spoke about the protest.
"The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy, and I fully support the rights of individuals to make their voices heard on the issues that matter to them," Rice said. "The violent suppression of protests, unconstitutional actions by local governments, and the targeting of individuals who are expressing their beliefs is deeply troubling."
She said protests must be peaceful and respectful.
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Jim Goff
Neighbor
6-14-2025 12:15pm
Disgusting. What has happened to the city I was born and raised in?🤬
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Libby Williams
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6-15-2025 6:04pm
It is expressing its displeasure with the current administration. Which is never “disgusting.” Peaceful protests are an essential freedom and absolute right.
David Rittinger
Neighbor
6-15-2025 7:45pm
Why do parents bring small children and expose them to ALL THIS hate, some children holding signs and have no idea what it means. I saw one young girl about 5, she looked terrified, almost to tears. Be careful what u wish for in a king, they don't fool around w rioting. The disrespect for the American flag, upside down, is a slap in the face for veterans, espicially for the ones that did not come home. As a veteran drafted during the Korean war I will never understand the disrespect.
