Thousands Gather at 'No Kings' Protests Across Marin

Residents rally against authoritarianism, immigration policies, and war in Iran

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:41pm

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Nearly 11,000 people gathered at around 25 protest sites across Marin County on Saturday as part of the third round of 'No Kings' protests. Organizers said the protests were focused on opposing authoritarianism, unjust immigration enforcement, and the war in Iran under the Trump administration.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' protests reflect growing grassroots opposition to the Trump administration's policies and rhetoric, with Marin residents joining a nationwide movement to voice their concerns about the direction of the country. The large turnout highlights the strength of the anti-Trump sentiment, especially in liberal-leaning communities like Marin.

The details

Protesters filled sidewalks and intersections across Marin, including in Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, and Mill Valley. Many carried signs, chanted slogans, and used creative tactics like bubbles and costumes to keep the demonstrations peaceful. Speakers at the rallies condemned the administration's authoritarianism, immigration crackdown, and the war in Iran.

  • The 'No Kings' protests took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • This was the third round of 'No Kings' protests organized nationally.

The players

Piper Picus

A Marin resident who attended the protest in Novato with her two young daughters, expressing concerns about raising her children in the current political climate.

Kat Ryan

A Marin resident who stood at the Novato protest with pictures of her and her husband's fathers, who both served in World War II against fascism, drawing parallels to the current administration.

Tara Maginnis

The 'anti-fascism fairy' who protests every Sunday in San Anselmo, using bubbles and costumes to keep the demonstrations peaceful and avoid being portrayed as 'terrorists'.

James Contini

A 22-year-old who attended the rally in San Rafael to represent young people in the movement, encouraging his peers to have the courage to come out and protest.

Marti Sousanis

A lifelong activist and member of Seniors for Peace, who gathered with over 250 older adults in Mill Valley to protest, believing that individual activism can make a difference.

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What they’re saying

“This feels like unprecedented times when we are seeing the rise of fascism again, and lots of distraction pieces, lots of propaganda, and it's a really a scary world to be raising little girls in.”

— Piper Picus, Marin resident

“I don't want to have all these things happening over and over again, I mean, it's gonna take generations to undo everything that's happening right now.”

— Kat Derry, Marin resident

“I want to make it so that we get less hostility, and it makes it harder for people who watch too much Fox News, and hear that the protesters are terrorists. We're all standing around peaceful, holding silly signs, blowing bubbles. It is not terrorism.”

— Tara Maginnis, 'Anti-fascism fairy' protester

“Not many of my friends want to come out. I think it's not super obvious on social media. Like Instagram doesn't show us young people coming out, so it's really hard for us to get ourselves out.”

— James Contini, 22-year-old protester

“Every person matters. I've been protesting my whole life and I hope I die protesting. I would rather die for a cause than crap out. So I'll protest as long as I am able to sit, stand and think.”

— Marti Sousanis, Lifelong activist and member of Seniors for Peace

What’s next

Organizers say they plan to continue the 'No Kings' protests in the coming months, with the next round scheduled for June 2026.

The takeaway

The large turnout and diverse participation in the 'No Kings' protests across Marin demonstrate the strength of the anti-Trump movement, even in relatively affluent and liberal communities. The protesters' creative tactics and intergenerational involvement suggest a sustained commitment to voicing opposition to the administration's policies.