In 2025, “No Kings” demonstrations in Austin and San Antonio drew thousands of protesters opposing Trump administration immigration policies and what organizers described as authoritarian overreach. This series, photographed on assignment for The Texas Tribune, follows the marches, the people in the crowd and the political figures who joined them.
An older woman in a “Public Radio” T-shirt places her hand over her heart during the national anthem at the “No Kings” protest, surrounded by fellow demonstrators.
Thousands of protesters carrying signs and American flags fill Navarro Street in downtown San Antonio during the June 2025 “No Kings” immigration policy rally
Beto O’Rourke speaks from a stage, gesturing with his hand as an American flag hangs behind him during the “No Kings” rally in San Antonio, Texas.
Demonstrators march away from the Texas State Capitol holding protest signs, including a yellow demonstration sign reading “You love freedom if it applies to everyone,” at the “No Kings” rally in Austin.
A man with a beard and curly hair shouting at a protest march, surrounded by people holding signs and American flags on a city street.
A shirtless, tattooed protester records himself on his phone while a crowd behind him mocks and makes hand gestures during a "No Kings" immigration policy demonstration.