Hundreds Protest Trump Policies at No Kings Rally in Ogle County

Demonstrators voice concerns over war, immigration, and erosion of democratic principles

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:05am

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An estimated 650 people gathered in Oregon, Illinois on March 28, 2026 for the No Kings rally organized by the local Indivisible of Ogle County chapter. The protest featured speeches from a U.S. Marine veteran criticizing the Trump administration's policies, including the recent war with Iran and the use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in neighborhoods. Attendees carried signs denouncing Trump's actions that they say violate constitutional rights and endanger democracy.

Why it matters

The No Kings rally in Ogle County was part of a nationwide series of protests against the Trump administration's policies and actions, which many view as a threat to democratic principles and civil liberties. The event highlighted growing concerns among citizens about issues like unauthorized military conflicts, immigration enforcement tactics, and the consolidation of executive power.

The details

The rally was organized by Indivisible of Ogle County, the local chapter of the Indivisible Project network. Speakers included John Cerrone, a U.S. Marine veteran from Chicago who is a member of About Face Veterans Against the War. Cerrone criticized the recent war with Iran and the use of ICE agents in neighborhoods, saying the country feels "anything but safe" due to the actions of the government. Another organizer, Jan Buttron of Chana, provided the crowd with tips on how to respond if confronted by agents during a protest. The event also featured the Pledge of Allegiance led by an Indivisible volunteer.

  • The No Kings rally took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • This was the 10th rally held in Ogle County by the Indivisible group.

The players

John Cerrone

A U.S. Marine veteran from Chicago and member of About Face Veterans Against the War, who spoke at the rally criticizing the Trump administration's policies.

Jan Buttron

One of the organizers of the Oregon rally, who gave the crowd tips on how to respond if confronted by agents during a protest.

Indivisible of Ogle County

The local chapter of the Indivisible Project network that organized the No Kings rally.

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What they’re saying

“Today in our country we feel anything but safe, because of the actions of our own government. An unauthorized war with Iran raising tensions worldwide and making life unaffordable at home.”

— John Cerrone, U.S. Marine veteran

“We have a president who sees himself as the ultimate ruler, who is actively consolidating power in the executive branch. This is not how a president of the free world acts. There is no place in our country for a billionaire who sees himself a king. This country belongs to us – the working class.”

— John Cerrone, U.S. Marine veteran

“Democracy needs us now more than ever. Choose love, choose hope, choose freedom and fight like hell!”

— John Cerrone, U.S. Marine veteran

What’s next

Organizers say the next No Kings rally in Ogle County is scheduled for May 2026.

The takeaway

The No Kings rally in Ogle County reflects the growing grassroots resistance to the Trump administration's policies, with citizens from diverse backgrounds coming together to defend democratic principles and civil liberties they feel are under threat.