Utahns gather for ‘No Kings’ protest across the state

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — People from cities across Utah, including Ogden, Kanab, Logan, Cedar City, and St. George came together for what they’re calling “No Kings” protests. Demonstrators using the protests to oppose what they believe is President Trump’s power grab.

Salt Lake City Police confirm one person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after police say they were shot at during a “No Kings” protest at Pioneer Park in Downtown Salt Lake City.

Thousands of attendees were marching from Pioneer Park to the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building when the incident happened.

The Salt Lake City Police Department estimates that 10,000 people were in attendance, and were are helping with traffic control as the group marches to the Federal Building.

2 P.M.: PROTEST IN ST. GEORGE

Protests continued across Utah this afternoon, with people taking to the streets for the St. George ‘No Kings’ protest.

1 P.M.: PROTEST IN OGDEN

Hundreds of protesters gathered near the Union Station in Ogden to express their opinions on a variety of subjects including immigration, women’s rights, and the president’s policies.

Taking to social media, Ogden City Mayor Ben Nadolski said, “Public safety in Ogden is, and always will be, our top priority. The Ogden Police Department does not have, nor do we seek, the authority to enforce federal immigration laws. I have always been, and remain fully committed to keeping the Ogden Police Department apolitical.”

12:00 P.M.: PROTEST IN KANAB

“It’s time we stood up and did something for our country,” says one demonstrator who spoke with ABC4 at the demonstration near Jacob Hamblin Park.

11:15 A.M.: PROTEST IN PROVO

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10:30 A.M.: PROTEST AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

Thousands of attendees packed Library Square at the University of Utah on Saturday morning for the first of two ‘No Kings’ protests being held in Salt Lake City. A second protest is underway at Pioneer Park.

The protests are part of the “No Kings” movement, with other protests planned nationwide set to coincide with the planned celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and President Trump’s 79th birthday.

Officials have urged throughout the week for protests to remain peaceful.