A protestor during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
This past June 14, hundreds of Yuma protestors participated in a “No Kings” demonstration against Trump immigration policies and what they deem to be an executive overreach.
They marched down 4th Avenue and gathered at the intersection with 16th Street.
Things in Washington have arguably not changed much since then. In fact, the federal government is currently shutdown with no resolution in sight.
Trump and Republicans in Congress blame the shutdown on Democrats. Democratic leaders including Arizona’s U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly say they want Republicans to fix health care for millions of Americans.
And Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva has still not been sworn in almost one month since her election victory.
With all that going on, millions of Americans took to the streets this weekend for another No Kings protest. That included here in Yuma.
Here are some photos from our reporters who were there and some sent in from participants. Stay tuned to KAWC to hear from participants.
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Protestors during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Protestors including Jane Sandoval, left, during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Protestors during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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A dog protestor during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Robert Cuckler
A sign during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Chris, a protestor during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Robert Cuckler
A sign during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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A protestor in an inflatable duck costume during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Robert Cuckler
A sign during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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A protestor in an inflatable shark costume during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Robert Cuckler
A sign during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Protestors during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Robert Cuckler
Protestors during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Protestors during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Remaining photos below by Saghey Barcenas/KAWC.
Protestors during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Protestors during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Protestors during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Protestors during the No Kings rally in Yuma on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Victor is originally from West Sacramento, California and has lived in Arizona for more than five years. He began his print journalism career in 2004 following his graduation from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Victor has been a reporter for the following daily newspapers: The Monterey County Herald, The Salinas Californian and the Reno Gazette-Journal, where he covered stories including agriculture, education and Latino community news. Victor has also served as a local editor for Patch, a national news organization with hyperlocal websites, in Carmichael, California in the Sacramento area. He also served as the editor for The New Vision, the newspaper for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties. Victor lives in Somerton. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following most sports.
Protests are planned this Saturday throughout Arizona as organizers mobilize a "nationwide day of defiance" against what they're calling the Trump administration's attacks on civil rights, working families, public education and health care.
