As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, several activist organizations with progressive and far-left affiliations are planning demonstrations across the country, including in Texas.
As previously reported by The Dallas Express, activist groups have held a series of demonstrations in cities such as Los Angeles and Dallas. Organizers now plan to stage protests on July 4 under banners like “No Kings Day” and “Free America.”
In Austin, near the Texas Capitol, a recent demonstration resulted in nine arrests, including one felony assault of a peace officer and multiple charges of resisting arrest, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The Women’s March organization and other far-left groups, including Indivisible and 50501, have scheduled demonstrations for July 4 in cities across the country, including several in Texas.
The Women’s March website encourages participants to gather “on porches, in town squares, backyards, and streets” to “stand for real freedom” and redefine what they describe as a “Free America.”
A protest planned in Denton, Texas, invites participants to hold up signs spelling “NO KINGS” on an overpass. “Signs are provided. Show up and grab a letter… we won’t go back to living in tyranny,” the event listing reads.
In South Dakota, the Women’s March is hosting a pre-picnic demonstration. A flyer reads: “Bring your friends, family, flags, and protest signs as we raise our voices against the ongoing erosion of our democratic values.”
Promotional flyers include slogans like:
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The planned protests have drawn online criticism.
Social media users have voiced opposition to the events. One user wrote, “Go ahead and protest on America’s birthday, and see how far that gets you.”
Another user commented, “These people despise everything that America stands for.”
“Every time there’s a patriotic celebration, they try to counter it with protests,” a separate account posted.
The Dallas Express reached out to Women’s March and Indivisible for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.