The protests were largely peaceful, with a strong police presence ensuring safety, as reports emerged of political violence in Minnesota. In downtown Miami, a large crowd gathered

Demonstrators gathered across South Florida on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, voicing opposition to President Donald Trump and what they describe as threats to democracy.

A recurring theme among demonstrators at the Miami "No Kings" protest was anger over President Trump’s immigration policies, which have sharply curtailed illegal border crossings while also pushing to speed up and expand deportations.

The No Kings events come after days of protests following raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles, and Trump’s subsequent deployment of thousands of National Guard and U.S. Marines troops to “temporarily protect” ICE and other federal personnel, along with federal property.

Preparations are underway by demonstrators and law enforcement for nationwide anti-Trump “No Kings” protests on Saturday, including four in South Florida.

Detectives believe the victim was at the demonstration as a bystander and “was not the intended target of the gunfire.”

Hundreds gathered at Pride Park, located at 1809 Meridian Ave in Miami Beach for the No Kings Protest on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Ana Navarro followed through on her public pledge and joined the "No Kings" protest in Miami on Saturday, standing alongside demonstrators opposed to former President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington,