In Savannah, Georgia, local political organizations are gearing up for the “No Kings” protests scheduled for this Saturday, which are set to unfold across the country, including the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry regions.
Kris Mecholsky, a co-founder of Coastal Georgia for Democracy, is among the key figures orchestrating the protest in Savannah. He emphasized, “Our gathering is motivated by a deep love for America, and we aim to uphold its fundamental principles. This is fundamentally about democracy and maintaining the separation of powers as envisioned by the nation’s founders.”
The core message of the protest revolves around concerns that the president is not adhering to the Constitution, particularly regarding the essential separation of powers. Mecholsky shared, “There’s a lack of due process even for individuals facing deportation, which threatens the Fourth Amendment. Even before the president’s election, there were discussions about him seeking a third term, which directly contradicts the 22nd Amendment. Despite this, there’s support for such a move, which violates the Constitution.”
This isn’t the inaugural “No Kings” protest organized by the group. Mecholsky noted that in previous instances, they collaborated closely with the Savannah Police Department to ensure the safety of all participants, a practice they continue to uphold.
“No due process even for people who are being deported. This is an encroachment on the Fourth Amendment,” Mecholsky said. “Even prior to the president being elected, we saw calls for him to run for a third term, which is flatly against the 22nd Amendment. He’s saying that he wants to run for a third term and people are supporting him, even though it’s against the Constitution.”
This is not the first “No Kings” protest that the organization has helped put on. In the past, Mecholsky said they worked with the Savannah Police Department to help ensure the safety of everyone and this is something that hasn’t changed.
“We are nonviolent, we are peaceful,” Mecholsky said. “To put anyone’s mind at rest, the police have been working with us on all of our protests and rallies. They encourage us. We’re in regular contact with them because we know they know us and they know that we’re just here to exercise their First Amendment rights.”
“No Kings” protest are planned across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry for Oct. 18. Beaufort County Republican Party said they see the “No Kings” protest as out of touch.
Beaufort County Republican Party Chairman, Kevin Hennely released the following statement to :
“Republicans and conservatives view the upcoming “No Kings” protest as misguided and out of touch with history and reality.
We’ve had no king since 1776 — America was founded on the rejection of monarchy. It was actually Democrat President Woodrow Wilson who created the administrative state in 1913, giving outsized power to the executive branch. In addition, a politically divided and dysfunctional Congress has become a rudderless legislative body that gets nothing done for their constituents.
President Trump won the 2024 election in a landslide with a clear mandate to secure the border and restore law and order. If Democrat governors and mayors refuse to enforce immigration laws or keep their citizens safe, the federal government has a duty to step in.
Here in the Lowcountry, the “No Kings” protestors—mostly white liberals, as we saw in version 1.0—don’t actually care about families living in unsafe neighborhoods in Chicago or Memphis; they’re pushing a political narrative. Meanwhile, in places like Washington, D.C., minority communities are finally benefiting from lower crime rates and cleaner streets. Republicans remain united behind the America First movement, dedicated to putting the American people first.”
