Protestors come together for the return of 'No Kings'

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Across the country and in Oklahoma City, protestors gathered for the second No Kings Day of Action.

Protestors surrounded City Hall in downtown OKC.

"I'm here to save democracy," said Terri Hammer, a protester.

Saturday's protest provided an opportunity for many people to voice their concerns about the Trump administration.

"We've got to come together on common ground," said Hammer.

Hammer is five days post-knee surgery and says nothing could keep her away from attending the rally.

"We've got to all agree that our democracy, our freedoms, and our rights are worth it," said Hammer.

While many are protesting the administration as a whole, one family is trying to raise awareness about the impact of the administration's decisions.

"I wanted to be a part of the protest to spread awareness about what he's doing and he's taking away from our needs, " said Leighton, a protestor.

Leighton has autism, and her mom says that with the Department of Education hanging in the balance, she is worried about the future.

"It's already difficult here in the state of Oklahoma because we are so underserved as is, and Leighton has struggled tremendously, relies on that special education funding, and the management of the Department of Education," said Whitney Roman, Leighton's mom and protestor."The idea that it really threatens her ability to survive high school and to be able to thrive, we need, you know, throughout adulthood if she does not receive that."

"Organizers estimate more than 10,500 Oklahomans joined a nationwide
day of nonviolent protest at the second No Kings Day of Peaceful Action on Saturday in
Oklahoma City. More than 2,600 events were scheduled nationwide, including at least 19 across
Oklahoma." Says the event organizer, Kelly Summers.