Robert Reich makes an excellent point about the GOP freakout over the coming “No Kings in America” rally:

You know Trump Republicans are worried when they slam a planned protest — more than a week before it occurs.

Last Friday, Speaker Mike Johnson described this coming Saturday’s No Kings rally as the “hate-America” rally that would draw “the pro-Hamas wing” and “the antifa people.”

I’m sure these phrases have been distributed to senior Republicans by the White House. They’re all delivering the same lines.

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) claims Democrats are refusing to vote to fund the government “to score political points with the terrorist wing of their party, which is set to hold … a hate-America rally” on Saturday.

So what is the White House worried about? Why are they trying to discredit the rally before it’s even occurred?

Because it’s likely to be even larger than the first No Kings rally — which was the largest demonstration against Trump since his return to the Oval Office.

Everyone who loves or supports the corrupt pedophile Orange Julius Caesar hates America. Many of them hate the idea of equality, because they’ve been granted a life of privilege based on their “whiteness.” As the saying goes: “When you’ve had a life of privilege, equality looks like oppression.” By having a king, they believe they will experience true dominance, while everyone else is put in their place.

Everything Republicans say is a lie. Or it’s a reflection of what they want to do to this country. When they talk about “Hate America rallies,” remember, they were the ones to attack the U.S. Capitol and beat up police officers defending our institutions. They were the ones to call for the death of Mike Pence when he performed his constitutional duty to install the person who was elected president. And they are the ones who consistently lie about voter fraud, when most of the cases that have been prosecuted have been fraud by Republicans.

And since they’re going to try to find a way to disrupt the rallies, here are some things you should know before you hit the streets in Kentucky:

The demonstrations are scheduled across the U.S. and several Kentucky cities, including Louisville, Lexington, Owensboro and Bowling Green. For those planning to participate at the rallies, here’s what to know about which rights are protected and what actions should be avoided.

Protesters are granted certain freedoms under the First Amendment, including the right to:

• Protest.
• Demonstrate, such as taking part in a rally or march
• Donate to groups and political candidates
• Get together with other people to talk about issues

These rights come with limitations, however.

ACLU of Kentucky lists a few legal rules and tips for attending protests, among other suggestions:

• Your right to free speech is strongest in public spaces, such as streets, sidewalks and parks. Speech can be restricted on private property.
• In the event of a counter-protest, police can separate the two groups — as long as the groups can still see and hear each other. But they must treat protesters and counter-protesters equally.
• Memorize an emergency contact’s phone number or write it on your arm in case you lose your phone or other belongings.
• What to do if you believe your rights have been violated: ACLU of Kentucky suggests the following:
• Write down everything you remember when you can, including the officers’ badge and patrol car numbers and the agency they work for.
• Get contact information for witnesses.
• If you’re injured, seek medical attention and take photographs of any injuries.
• File a written complaint with the agency’s internal affairs division or civilian complaint board.
• What to do if you are stopped by police
• Stay calm with your hands visible.
• Ask if you are free to leave.
• If you are under arrest, ask why and request a lawyer.
• You do not have to answer any questions.
• You do not have to consent to a search of yourself or your belongings. Police may “pat down” your clothing if they suspect you have a weapon. If you refuse a search, that may not stop them from searching you against your will, but objecting before it happens or during the search can be helpful in legal proceedings.
• Police officers may not confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, nor may they delete any data.

And WLKY offers this roundup of where the rallies will take place in Kentucky and Southern Indiana:

Another round of “No Kings” protests are set to take place in Kentucky and southern Indiana this weekend in support of immigration rights and protecting democracy.

“No Kings” protests were held across the country, including in Louisville and southern Indiana, on June 14. (Pictured at top) It was the same day Trump held a multimillion-dollar parade for the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration, which was also the president’s birthday and Flag Day.

Now, more protests are set to take place on Saturday in response to immigration raids happening across America.

Here’s where “No Kings” protest will be held in the Louisville area:

• Louisville – The Belvedere from 2-5 p.m.
• Louisville – Locals Food & Pizza Pub from 12-2 p.m.
• Louisville – Bauer and Frankfort Avenue from 3-4 p.m.
• Shelbyville – Stargazer Plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Elizabethtown – Quince Parking lot from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Bardstown – 113 E Stephen Foster from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Jeffersonville – Warder Park from 2:30-5 p.m.
• Corydon – Corydon Town Square from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Madison – Jaycee Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

If you plan on attending a protest, the ACLU of Kentucky has a breakdown of your rights and things you should know before going.

There are dozens of other “No Kings” protests being held across Kentucky and Indiana, including in Lexington and Frankfort.

To see a full map of protest locations and times, click here.