ELECTIONS 2026

Hundreds rally at latest 'No Kings' protest near Mesa freeway

Hundreds of protesters lined Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, on Oct. 17, in the latest“No Kings” pushback against what they view as monarchical actions by President Trump.

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Hundreds of protestors were along Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, Oct. 17 in the latest ”No Kings” pushback of what they view as monarchy-like actions by President Trump.

Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks

Hundreds of protestors were along Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, Oct. 17 in the latest ”No Kings” pushback of what they view as monarchy-like actions by President Trump.

Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks

Hundreds of protestors were along Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, Oct. 17 in the latest ”No Kings” pushback of what they view as monarchy-like actions by President Trump. (Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks)

Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks

Hundreds of protestors were along Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, Oct. 17 in the latest ”No Kings” pushback of what they view as monarchy-like actions by President Trump.

Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks

Hundreds of protestors were along Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, Oct. 17 in the latest ”No Kings” pushback of what they view as monarchy-like actions by President Trump.

Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks

Hundreds of protestors were along Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, Oct. 17 in the latest ”No Kings” pushback of what they view as monarchy-like actions by President Trump.

Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks

Hundreds of protestors were along Stapley Drive, from U.S. 60 to Inverness Avenue, Oct. 17 in the latest”No Kings” pushback of what they view as monarchy-like actions by President Trump.

Many of the signs urged people to vote early.

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