No Kings protest on March 28 across all 50 states - Key events, marches and how to take part

No Kings protest March 28 explained: A large-scale “No Kings” protest is set to take place across the United States on Saturday, March 28, with organizers planning around 3,000 events nationwide, as per a report. These demonstrations will span all 50 states and every US congressional district, with more events still being added each day.

Nationwide “No Kings” Protests Planned Across 50 States: Organizers Say It Could Be the Largest Protest in U.S. History

According to Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible, the scale of participation could make this the largest protest in American history, as per a Fast Company report. Levin said that, “We will be in every single congressional district from the bluest blue to the reddest red,” adding that, “We are all united in this fight to save our democracy from this administration, and we will win. From every corner of this country, we are all saying: NO KINGS,” as quoted by Fast Company.

This upcoming protest builds on earlier nationwide turnouts. In June, about five million people took part in over 2,100 events, followed by another seven million participants in more than 2,700 events in October. The March 28 demonstrations are expected to continue that momentum, bringing together people from different backgrounds, regions, and age groups.

Key Issues Driving the No Kings Movement

Participants say they are coming together over a range of concerns, particularly around what they view as challenges to US democracy and developments linked to the Trump administration. These include government worker furloughs during shutdowns, immigration enforcement actions, the use of National Guard troops in cities, tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court, and conflicts in Venezuela and Iran that have contributed to rising gas prices.

Organizers describe the protests as non-violent and focused on defending democratic values. Levin said that, “You will have different people . . . [but what we have in common] is we don’t accept a King in America and we assert our constitutional rights,” adding, “So, it’s not surprising ‘No Kings’ is taking off in rural and red areas,” as quoted by Fast Company.

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, pointed out that “Americans may disagree on policy, but we agree on two fundamental values: that we should be governed by ourselves, not kings, and that there is a basic goodness at our core,” adding, “America is at an inflection point . . . People are afraid, and they can’t afford basic necessities. It’s time the administration listened and helped them build a better life rather than stoking hate and fear,” as quoted in the report.

Who Is Organizing the No Kings Protests

The protests are being organized by a coalition of groups including Indivisible, ACLU, American Federation of Teachers, Common Defense, 50501, Human Rights Campaign, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn, National Education Association, National Nurses United, Public Citizen, SEIU, and United We Dream.

How to Take Part in the March 28 Protests

A full list of protest locations is available on the official No Kings website. Organizers also highlighted a one-day general strike planned for May 1 as the next step in this growing movement.

FAQs

What is the No Kings protest?
It is a nationwide protest movement focused on democracy and constitutional rights.

Who is organizing the protests?
A coalition of groups including Indivisible, ACLU, and several labor and advocacy organizations.