No Kings movement launches nationwide marches to boost early voting before midterms

The No Kings movement, which previously staged the largest anti-government protests of Donald Trump's second term, is shifting its tactics to the ballot box by organizing up to a thousand "marches to the polls" on Oct. 17 in about 20 states that have opened early voting. Beatriz López, executive director of Voto Latino, emphasized that voting early lets people plan around work and resolve any issues before Election Day.

Bishop William Barber of Repairers of the Breach unveiled a digital drive to reach 3.5 million low-income voters, targeting one million Black men in key Southern states. Latino outreach is also a priority, citing work-schedule barriers and concerns about ICE agents at polling locations. The American Civil Liberties Union warned of voter-suppression tactics by the Trump administration and prepared litigation and volunteer training for potential problems, especially in the South. The effort aims to counteract anticipated restrictions and boost turnout ahead of the November 3 elections that will decide the entire House and one-third of the Senate.