What group was persecuted by King James?

King James I of England is often associated with the persecution of Puritans, a group within the Church of England that sought to reform and purify it from within. In his pursuit of maintaining religious uniformity, King James implemented measures against those who opposed his policies, leading many Puritans to flee to America in search of religious freedom. Additionally, he was involved in the persecution of Catholics, particularly following the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.