Protesters across Lake County are preparing for a weekend of coordinated demonstrations against recent immigration enforcement policies, with three separate events scheduled for Saturday, June 14.

Organized by the activist group No Kings, the protests aim to draw attention to what organizers describe as “unlawful deportations, civil rights violations, and growing government overreach.” Demonstrations are planned at the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and Donnelly Street in Mount Dora from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Lake-Sumter State College in Leesburg from 10 a.m. to noon, and at the Morse Boulevard Roundabout in The Villages from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The protests come amid rising national tensions over immigration enforcement and a growing wave of grassroots demonstrations following violent clashes in Los Angeles, where recent protests turned chaotic, with reports of looting and projectiles thrown at ICE vehicles.

On its website, No Kings accuses authorities of overreach, writing: “They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too far. No thrones, no crowns, no kings.”

The group is urging Lake County residents to participate peacefully and has emphasized a strict code of conduct. “A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action,” the group states. “We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought.”

Organizers are also offering protest training sessions to help participants prepare for the demonstrations. Additionally, a mass organizing call is scheduled for later this week to brief participants on the movement’s goals and the role of local sheriffs in immigration enforcement.

“President Trump thinks he can disappear people,” one post on the site reads. “Join us for a mass organizing call to learn why this moment matters, how sheriffs play a central role in this crisis, and what you can do to push back, starting in your own community.”

Local law enforcement agencies have not released public statements regarding the protests, but residents and motorists are encouraged to be aware of potential delays near the scheduled protest sites.

For more information about the protests or to participate in training, visit NoKings.org or email info@nokings.org.