Thousands Take to the Streets Across America for "No Kings" Day

March 28, 2026

Today, people in cities and towns all across the United States stepped outside, made signs, and marched together for what's being called "No Kings III" — the third major mobilization organized by the No Kings Coalition.

What Is the "No Kings" Movement?

No Kings started in 2025 when millions of Americans joined nonviolent protests to voice opposition to what organizers described as growing authoritarianism in the Trump administration. The first wave happened in June 2025, the second in October, and today marks the third — and largest — chapter of the movement.

Between those major marches, momentum kept building. A general strike in Minnesota on January 23rd drew thousands into the streets of Minneapolis after a series of ICE operations in the region. A week later, on January 30th, a larger nationwide strike rippled across the country. By the time today rolled around, the energy had been building for months.

Why Now?

Several events pushed people to show up today in particular. Recent ICE operations and shootings by immigration agents — most notably the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti — sparked widespread outrage and gave the March 28th date added weight. Organizers also pointed to the ongoing Iran War as another reason people felt compelled to act.

The movement has always centered on nonviolent, peaceful protest, and today was no different. No arrests or major incidents were widely reported as events got underway.

Where Did People March?

Pretty much everywhere. The flagship event was held in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota — a region that has been at the center of immigration-related tensions for months. But the protests were truly national in scope.

Boston saw thousands gather at Boston Common. Chicago held a large rally at Butler Field in Grant Park. Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, and dozens of other cities hosted their own events throughout the day. For those who couldn't make it in person due to disability or other circumstances, a virtual protest option was also made available.

The reach went beyond U.S. borders too. Solidarity events were held internationally in countries including Australia, France, Japan, Costa Rica, and parts of Western Europe.

Who Put This Together?

The No Kings Coalition is a broad umbrella of organizations that have been growing their network since 2025. Today's mobilization was organized with the help of groups like Indivisible, the 50501 movement, and the AFL-CIO. Past marches have also seen partnerships with nearly 300 organizations including the ACLU, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the League of Women Voters, the National Organization for Women, and SEIU.

The coalition has been intentional about keeping the movement accessible and decentralized, allowing local organizers to host their own events under the same banner.

How Big Was It?

Final numbers are still being counted as events wrap up across time zones, but organizers had predicted today could be the largest nonviolent protest in American history. Whether or not that turns out to be true, the scale and geographic spread of today's demonstrations is hard to ignore.

What Comes Next?

The movement isn't slowing down. A national interfaith town hall is planned for March 31st, where organizers and participants will reflect on today and look ahead. On April 3rd, local debrief meetings are scheduled across the country to help hosts connect, share feedback, and plan the next steps.

Whatever your views on the issues at the heart of today's protests, No Kings III made one thing clear: a large and growing number of Americans feel strongly enough about the current political climate to show up, speak out, and keep organizing.

For more information or to find local follow-up events, visit nokings.org.