El Centro joins “No Kings” protests

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - Residents from across Imperial Valley joined together in El Centro at the corner of Main Street and Imperial Avenue Saturday as part of a nationwide "No King's Day" protest.

Groups from Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, and Democrats United Imperial County were on site, handing out water, snacks, sunscreen, and signs.

Organizers say the demonstrations are focused on concerns about government overreach and federal policies.

"Congress needs to get to work. We don't need executive orders. Congress, do your job," Holtville resident Dolores Provencio told KYMA.

Bryan Vega, Chair of the Imperial Valley Democratic Party said he was satisfied with the turnout for the third "No Kings" protest in the area since President Donald Trump took office.

"It shows that, the community, we're not happy with whats happening at Washington, but even locally, we feel, the community feels right now that we're being left out of very important decisions happening right here in Imperial County," Vega explained.

"When these federal changes and rollbacks are happening at the federal level, it affects us here locally. And instead of seeing our local government come forward and champion, it looks like they're looking ways in which they can also profitize off of what's happening," he added.

Protesters say they hope their voices will be heard at the ballot box this year, as primaries are set for June 2.