Protest

The protests were held in cities and rural communities in all parts of Wisconsin. Protesters said they hoped to bring attention to what they call an authoritarian power grab by President Donald Trump.

The Wisconsin Senate approved legislation Wednesday to create new felony charges for people who organize, or cause injuries during a riot, while also making it easier to sue those who cause property damage during those events.

Demonstrators took to the streets in cities and towns across Wisconsin Saturday for a “No Kings” protest designed to rebuke what organizers call a “dictator-like” birthday display from President Donald Trump.

Over 50 other protests are planned in Wisconsin as part of the national movement, which falls on the same day that Trump will hold a massive military parade in Washington D.C.

Recent visa terminations are discouraging international students at Wisconsin colleges from participating pro-Palestinian organizing, students said. 

UW-Madison students have protested the university’s financial ties to Israeli institutions and Israel-aligned companies. Student calls for divestment actually go back decades in Madison’s history. 

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