11Alive News: The Take | “No Kings” protest: Maintaining the peace (10/17/25)

Описание: As protests sweep Atlanta, Dr. Thaddeus L. Johnson, GSU Assistant Professor and former Memphis police commander, breaks down how officers are trained to maintain peace while respecting demonstrators’ rights.

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Thousands of demonstrators are gathering across metro Atlanta in opposition to President Trump’s leadership and what they call the growing “chaos, corruption, and cruelty” shaping the direction of the country.

The crowds — part of the national “No Kings” movement — filled downtown streets, neighborhood parks, and campuses to demand accountability, transparency, and a renewed focus on democracy. Organizers describe the protests as a nonpartisan call to protect institutions and ensure that “no one is above the law.”

In Atlanta, demonstrators carried signs, chanted through rain, and spoke about voting rights, fair governance, and unity in a divided time.

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