LEAGUE CITY – A large protest unfolded Saturday afternoon outside the League City Police Department, where hundreds gathered for what organizers called the “No Kings” demonstration — a grassroots event aimed at raising concerns about executive authority, immigration enforcement, and due process.

The protest, which remained peaceful, focused largely on President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, particularly the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportation proceedings and the treatment of non-citizens in custody.

Participants carried American flags and signs with messages such as “No Kings,” “Abolish ICE,” and “Due Process for All.” Many signs featured images of crowns crossed out — a symbolic rejection of centralized or unchecked authority.

In the days leading up to the protest, support grew steadily online. However, the large expected turnout prompted some residents to express concern about potential disruptions and safety issues.

League City Police maintained a visible presence throughout the event but reported no disturbances.

“We didn’t have any issues or have to make any arrests,” said League City Police Spokesperson Jose Ortega to KGTX 7. He added that a few individuals experienced heat exhaustion due to high temperatures, but emergency responders were on site and provided medical assistance without incident.

One attendee, who declined to give her full name, said she was driven to attend out of concern for how immigration enforcement has been recently carried out.

“I’ve been really motivated about unmarked ICE agents — who may not even be ICE agents — taking children, immigrants, putting them in detention centers,” she said to KGTX 7. “The way this administration has treated these people is disgusting. I never thought we’d be here as a country, as a people.”

Although this was an anti-Trump protest, many who supported the President passed by, expressing their dislike for the event, and their support for his current policies.

Despite the heat, the crowd remained active, and the demonstration concluded without any significant disruptions. Organizers have not announced plans for future events, but said public engagement on the topic is likely to continue.

Photo credit: KGTX 7