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Oklahoma law enforcement reports no major changes to patrols ahead of 'No Kings Day' protests

More than 1,500 protests are planned across the country on Saturday, including at least three in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma law enforcement reports no major changes to patrols ahead of 'No Kings Day' protests

More than 1,500 protests are planned across the country on Saturday, including at least three in Oklahoma.

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    We are not criminals. You've seen the anti-IE chants growing louder in LA, and the message appears to be gaining momentum across the country. They are persecuting immigrant workers. They are persecuting good people, hard working people, labeling criminals, and we are not that. Nicole Maldonado with OKC's League of United Latin American Citizens is just one of many groups that will be taking part in Oklahoma City's No King's Day protest and rally. The idea to stand against the Trump administration on the same day that *** military parade will take place in Washington DC, which also happens to be Trump's birthday. Our priority is protecting our community, be there for our community. The city approved *** permit where organizers wrote at least 500 people will go from OKC Boulevard in Hudson to City Hall Park, where they'll rally. It's described as peaceful, but considering how some protests have escalated in LA. We asked law enforcement if they're bracing in any way. DPS tells me technically it's on standby, but not any more than *** typical day. OKC police said they'll pass when we asked to comment. Tulsa police told us for now only regular patrols are in place, but they are ready if things go sideways. Feel free to have your voices. And we also asked the governor's office if they plan to send National Guard, but instead they forwarded this tweet saying in part, quote, Peaceful assembly is allowed but will quickly stop any violence or lawlessness. State troopers stand ready to assist local law enforcement in protecting our streets.
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    Oklahoma law enforcement reports no major changes to patrols ahead of 'No Kings Day' protests

    More than 1,500 protests are planned across the country on Saturday, including at least three in Oklahoma.

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    Updated: 11:14 AM CDT Jun 11, 2025
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    More than 1,500 protests are planned across the country on Saturday, including at least three in Oklahoma. The "No Kings Day" rallies will protest President Donald Trump's administration. One of those protests is planned for Oklahoma City, with at least 500 people expected to march from Oklahoma City Boulevard and Hudson Avenue to City Hall Park. The protests come as anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement chants grow louder in Los Angeles. The message appears to be gaining momentum across the country. "They are persecuting immigrant workers. They are persecuting good people, hardworking people, labeling criminals, and we are not that," Nicole Maldonado, president of United Latin American Citizens in Oklahoma City, said. Maldonado is part of one of the many groups that will be taking part in Oklahoma City's "No Kings Day" protest and rally. The march will take place on the same day as a military parade in Washington, D.C., which also happens to be Trump's birthday. >> Video Below: Oklahomans plan 'No Kings Day' protest as part of nationwide movement"Our priority is protecting our community, be there for our community," Maldonado said. The protest organizers received a city-approved permit to host the event and said at least 500 people will take part in the rally. The march was described as peaceful. With that many people planning to gather, KOCO 5 asked law enforcement about any possible safety measures that will or won't be in place this weekend. >> Video Below: Sen. James Lankford supports President Donald Trump deploying National Guard amid LA protestsThe Department of Public Safety said it is on standby, but not any more than a typical day. The Oklahoma City Police Department passed on commenting on if they are preparing for the march. The Tulsa Police Department said only regular patrols are in place for now, but it is prepared to change plans if it needs to. "Feel free to express yourself. Go out there, you know, have the voices heard. But as long as your rights, your personal rights, can't trample someone else's rights, that's kind of the standard we use," Capt. Richard Meulenberg with the Tulsa Police Department said. >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelKOCO also asked Gov. Kevin Stitt's office if it plans to send the National Guard, but it responded with a social media post from the governor. "Peaceful assembly is allowed, but we’ll quickly stop any violence or lawlessness. State Troopers stand ready to assist local law enforcement in protecting our streets," Stitt said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The permit for the event said pedestrian traffic should be able to flow in the area during the protest. While it will include music and speakers, organizers wrote that people will remain on sidewalks and not stop traffic on the streets. The march will take place between 9 a.m. and noon. Top Headlines Body found near Oklahoma City motorcycle crash site one day later Tulsa police car runs over man accused of jaywalking Pictures show evidence that mountain lions may be breeding in Oklahoma Zach Bryan announces surprise and affordable show at iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre Funding crunch looms as the cost of fixing America's roads rises

    More than 1,500 protests are planned across the country on Saturday, including at least three in Oklahoma.

    The "No Kings Day" rallies will protest President Donald Trump's administration. One of those protests is planned for Oklahoma City, with at least 500 people expected to march from Oklahoma City Boulevard and Hudson Avenue to City Hall Park.

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    The protests come as anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement chants grow louder in Los Angeles. The message appears to be gaining momentum across the country.

    "They are persecuting immigrant workers. They are persecuting good people, hardworking people, labeling criminals, and we are not that," Nicole Maldonado, president of United Latin American Citizens in Oklahoma City, said.

    Maldonado is part of one of the many groups that will be taking part in Oklahoma City's "No Kings Day" protest and rally. The march will take place on the same day as a military parade in Washington, D.C., which also happens to be Trump's birthday.

    >> Video Below: Oklahomans plan 'No Kings Day' protest as part of nationwide movement

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        "Our priority is protecting our community, be there for our community," Maldonado said.

        The protest organizers received a city-approved permit to host the event and said at least 500 people will take part in the rally. The march was described as peaceful.

        With that many people planning to gather, KOCO 5 asked law enforcement about any possible safety measures that will or won't be in place this weekend.

        >> Video Below: Sen. James Lankford supports President Donald Trump deploying National Guard amid LA protests

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            The Department of Public Safety said it is on standby, but not any more than a typical day.

            The Oklahoma City Police Department passed on commenting on if they are preparing for the march.

            The Tulsa Police Department said only regular patrols are in place for now, but it is prepared to change plans if it needs to.

            "Feel free to express yourself. Go out there, you know, have the voices heard. But as long as your rights, your personal rights, can't trample someone else's rights, that's kind of the standard we use," Capt. Richard Meulenberg with the Tulsa Police Department said.

            >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel

            KOCO also asked Gov. Kevin Stitt's office if it plans to send the National Guard, but it responded with a social media post from the governor.

            "Peaceful assembly is allowed, but we’ll quickly stop any violence or lawlessness. State Troopers stand ready to assist local law enforcement in protecting our streets," Stitt said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

            The permit for the event said pedestrian traffic should be able to flow in the area during the protest. While it will include music and speakers, organizers wrote that people will remain on sidewalks and not stop traffic on the streets.

            The march will take place between 9 a.m. and noon.


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