Millions of Americans plan to demonstrate on Saturday during the third No Kings protests targeting the Trump administration. Organizers have scheduled over 3,000 events across all 50 states and in 16 countries, involving Indivisible, 50501, labor unions, and various grassroots groups.
Nationwide Scale and Expectations
Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible, predicts March 28 will mark the largest protest in U.S. history. The October event drew 7 million participants nationwide.
Flagship Event in Twin Cities
A major rally takes place in Minnesota’s Twin Cities—Minneapolis and St. Paul—to honor local resistance against a recent influx of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Speakers include Senator Bernie Sanders, actress Jane Fonda, and musicians Bruce Springsteen and Joan Baez.
Diverse Participant Base
Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible, notes that more than two-thirds of RSVPs come from areas outside major cities, including Republican strongholds and swing counties.
Key Issues Fueling Demonstrations
Protesters address multiple concerns, such as ICE raids, threats to voting rights, rising gas and grocery prices, and an ongoing conflict in Iran. Sarah Parker, executive director of Voices of Florida and national coordinator for 50501, states, “The people of America are pissed.”
Emphasis on Nonviolence
The coalition stresses the nonviolent character of the actions. Leaders receive de-escalation training, and the No Kings website prohibits weapons, even legally permitted ones. A June incident in Salt Lake City resulted in one protester’s death and another’s injury after a volunteer peacekeeper intervened over a firearm.
Government Actions and Risks
While former disparagements have eased, the administration pursues federal charges against anti-ICE demonstrators. Recently, nine individuals faced conviction for “antifa” terrorism related to a Texas Fourth of July protest near a detention center. In January, Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti died at the hands of federal immigration agents while recording their operations.
Concerns arise over potential ICE presence at protests, heightening risks for undocumented and marginalized attendees. Deirdre Schifeling, chief political and advocacy officer for the American Civil Liberties Union, describes such threats as intimidation tactics and urges protesters to review “know your rights” resources.
Ongoing Movement
Organizers view No Kings Day as a catalyst for sustained local efforts against the administration. Greenberg adds, “Our third No Kings Day of Action will happen on Saturday, and Trump will still be in the White House. That is why we see No Kings as not only a powerful day of defiance but an organizing catalyst to support local organizing everywhere.”
