Protesters at “No Kings” events in Culpeper, Virginia, and San Francisco, California, have faced alarming incidents involving motorists, as reported by local news outlets. These protests are part of a nationwide movement spanning approximately 2,000 locations, organized by a coalition of over 100 groups advocating for nonviolence.

In Culpeper, Virginia, 21-year-old Joseph R Checklick Jr was identified by police as the motorist who drove through a crowd of protesters. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, but Checklick is facing reckless driving charges, with the possibility of additional charges. Despite the town’s population of 21,000, over 600 protesters participated in the demonstration.

Meanwhile, in San Francisco, at least four “No Kings” protesters were struck by a hit-and-run motorist. Law enforcement intervened, detaining the individual responsible, while the injured protesters reportedly sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The city has witnessed tens of thousands of individuals taking to the streets as part of these protests, which follow a wave of anti-ICE demonstrations in solidarity with Los Angeles.

The protests have gained national attention, with President Donald Trump deploying the national guard and US marines in response to demonstrations in Los Angeles against his deportation policies. These actions mark a significant show of military force not seen in the US since the civil rights era.

In a tragic development, two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota were shot, with one losing their life in what officials have deemed a politically motivated attack. Authorities in Minnesota have urged caution, advising against attending demonstrations across the state. The suspect in the shootings, Vance Boelter, 57, remains at large, with investigators discovering No Kings protest materials in the suspect’s vehicle.