Katie M., an American living in Leiden who was one of the organizers of the protest, said she hoped the numbers in Amsterdam and elsewhere were a sign of international solidarity with those protesting in the United States. The protest was supported by organizations like Democrats Abroad Netherlands, Women's March and People for Democracy.



Protesters Speak Out Against Authoritarianism and Immigration Raids
Protesters bore signs emblazoned with slogans like "Liberty and justice for all," "America has a president, not a king" and "Deport hate, not our neighbor." A protester held a sign that said "Keep King's Day Dutch — America does not want a monarchy," in one of several demonstrations this week outside of the consulate. Even a dog at the event was decked out in a U.

S. flag bandana and a sign around her neck saying "No treats for tyrants."

The protest was one of more than 1,600 staged around the world, many timed to undercut the military parade in Washington.

While the parade was formally organized to mark the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, opponents argued that it was held as much to celebrate Trump's birthday and authoritarian impulses.



The urgency of the protests was underscored by the California National Guard being called out on Monday to Ops to help ICE with immigration sweep operations in.