Thousands Expected at 'No Kings' Day Protests Across Southern California

Rallies and marches planned in Los Angeles, Orange County, and other cities to protest immigration policies and the Trump administration.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:23am

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More than 50,000 people are expected to gather in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday for a major march and rally as part of nationwide "No Kings" Day protests against immigration enforcement and other federal policies. Similar demonstrations are planned in cities across Southern California, including Pasadena, Whittier, Long Beach, Torrance, and others, with organizers calling for the impeachment and removal of the Trump administration and the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Why it matters

The "No Kings" protests reflect growing public opposition to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and other controversial policies. The large-scale demonstrations are expected to draw attention to these issues and put pressure on elected officials to enact reforms.

The details

The main event in downtown LA will begin with a rally at 2pm, followed by a march at 3pm. Organizers say participants will carry large helium-filled balloons depicting President Trump and handmade signs. Speakers will include actress Jodie Sweetin and Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association. Similar rallies and marches are planned in other cities across the region, with the largest expected to draw over 1,000 people.

  • The downtown LA rally and march are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Protests are also planned in cities across Southern California on the same day.

The players

Jodie Sweetin

Actress who is scheduled to speak at the downtown LA protest.

Becky Pringle

President of the National Education Association, who is also scheduled to speak at the downtown LA protest.

Emily Williams

A lead organizer for 50501 SoCal, one of the groups behind the "No Kings" protests.

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What’s next

Organizers say the protests are just the beginning, and they plan to continue mobilizing support and putting pressure on elected officials to address the issues they are protesting.

The takeaway

The scale and coordination of the "No Kings" protests across Southern California demonstrate the depth of public opposition to the Trump administration's policies, particularly on immigration. The demonstrations are likely to galvanize the anti-Trump resistance movement and put renewed focus on calls for impeachment and reform.