Twice in 2025 — first on June 14, and again on October 18, millions of Americans gathered for nationwide protests under the banner of “No Kings.”
The first event saw an estimated 5 million people in attendance, and another 7 million in October, as people congregated in nonviolent protest to “oppose the growing authoritarian actions of the Trump administration and affirm that this nation belongs to its people, not to kings,” organizers said.
A third nationwide protest is now planned for March 28, 2026, with over 1,000 locally organized events already confirmed.
Organizers told Politico they are aiming for nearly 9 million people to turn out in March.
A look down 4th Street at Portland Avenue where protesters have filled the streets. Thousands protest in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday October 18, 2025 as part of nationwide “No Kings” protest. Photo by Chad Davis (CC BY-SA 4.0)
And this upcoming event focuses specifically on speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with a flagship gathering planned in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.
“The Trump regime is doubling down on fear and force to intimidate communities and silence dissent. What we are seeing in Minnesota is a tragic example of that, with immigrant families and Black and brown communities being terrorized,” Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible, a lead organization behind the No Kings protests, said in a statement.
“From Alex Pretti to Renee Good to the tens of thousands showing up in subzero weather, we are also seeing a massive movement of brave people standing up for their neighbors and against this regime.”
Indivisible joins a large slate of partners in organizing “No Kings” 3.o, including activist organizations like 50501, Vote Save America, the American Civil Liberties Movement, Human Rights Campaign, and more.
“Now, it’s on all of us to show up and to stay nimble to meet the threats of this regime in real time,” Levin added. “‘No Kings’ is not just a slogan or a single day of action. It’s a principle we carry every day as we stand in solidarity with communities being harmed and confront authoritarianism wherever it shows up — from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.”
A graphic for the March 28 No Kings protest. Photo courtesy of No Kings
An interactive map on the No Kings website shows registered events taking place across the country — with some planned in Europe, Australia, and Canada, too.
Local events vary in time, but many are slotted to take place in the early afternoon.
To help protest leaders, organizers, and attendees prepare, No Kings has been hosting training sessions on topics like de-escalation, non-violent documentation techniques, and other safety precautions.
Levin told Politico that Indivisible has also trained thousands of volunteer marshals, who are in charge of maintaining non-violent principles in the streets.
In late January, No Kings also launched an “Eyes on ICE” training program, which is “designed to equip Americans with tools to exercise their rights and safely monitor federal enforcement actions.” The first training drew a turnout of more than 200,000 viewers (and is still available to watch online).
“Peaceful, people-led movements have always led the way for real change,” Deirdre Schifeling, chief political and advocacy officer for the ACLU, said in a statement.
“Last year, millions joined us to send a resounding message that we, the people, will not be intimidated by President Trump’s fear tactics. We are at a dangerous moment for our democracy — it’s time to come together again and fight to stay free.”
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