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None of the “No Kings” protests are planned in Washington D.C., but 13 are planned in mid-Michigan. Local police are preparing to keep everyone safe if things escalate or tensions with counter- protesters arise. “It’s fairly normal for protests, and we’ve had them before in the City of Caro,” said Caro Police Chief Brian Newcomb.

Saturday is a big day in American democracy as thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to take place around the country, with many across metro Detroit slated as well.

No Kings has identified on its website more than 1,800 cities nationwide, including about 70 in Michigan, where demonstrators are set to gather to express disapproval.

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Several West Michigan communities are preparing to join an expected 1,800 global protests this weekend against perceived tyranny in the United States government

Rain is expected June 13-15, so Father's Day plans may have to be indoors. No Kings day events also could be impacted statewide.

"The regime is using small escalations to see what the population is willing to accept," one planned protest attendee told Newsweek.