NO KINGS 2.0 DES MOINES

Name: NO KINGS 2.0 DES MOINES
Start: 2025-10-18T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Iowa State Capitol

Schedule

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Iowa State Capitol | Des Moines, IA

In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
Bring your signs, your energy, good will, water, snacks, dress for the weather in comfortable clothes and shoes. Together we defend our democracy, our families, our neighbors, our collective futures.
Helpful information from the ACLU:
Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | ACLU
The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.
www.aclu.org
Please share this information often and widely:
For any protests, but *especially* 10/18:
* Do NOT bring any sort of weapon!
* Do NOT engage with hecklers or agitators - walk away, find a peacekeeper or private security
* Do NOT feed the propaganda (even if it seems funny): avoid the "I am Antifa" signs or "I'm a paid protester;" avoid signs with any suggestion of violent action
* DO focus signs on No Kings, Melt ICE, Support Due Process, Healthcare for All, etc.
* KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (see below)
Protester's Rights - https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights
Tips for Preparedness, Peaceful Protesting, and Safety - https://www.hrc.org/resources/tips-for-preparedness-peaceful-protesting-and-safety
How to Defend Against Police Surveillance at Protests - https://www.acludc.org/how-defend-against-police-surveillance-protests/
ACLU Protest Center - https://www.aclu-wa.org/protest-center/
See you at the Capitol!= on Saturday!
📍 Where: Iowa Capitol 📅 When: 12:00 pm October 18, 2025
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.