Hundreds Gather at Indiana State Capitol for 'No Kings' Protest

Hoosiers voice concerns about current administration's policies on foreign affairs, immigration, and healthcare

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:34am

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Hundreds of Hoosiers gathered at the Indiana Statehouse on Saturday morning as part of nationwide 'No Kings' protests to voice their concerns about the current administration's policies on foreign affairs, immigration, and healthcare. Demonstrators highlighted issues such as the administration's handling of the war in Iran, family separations at the border, and proposed changes to Medicaid that could impact hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' protests reflect growing public discontent with the current administration's policies and actions, particularly among key voting blocs like Hoosiers. With midterm elections approaching, the demonstrations underscore the importance of civic engagement and voting as a means for citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that matter most to them.

The details

The protesters gathered at the Indiana Statehouse to participate in the 'No Kings' demonstrations, which are part of a nationwide movement against the current administration. Attendees expressed a range of concerns, including the administration's handling of the war in Iran, its immigration policies that have led to family separations, and proposed changes to Medicaid that could result in hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers losing healthcare coverage. The protesters emphasized the need for action at the ballot box, with one participant stating, 'If we don't vote, then things are gonna not, they're gonna stay the same.'

  • The 'No Kings' protest took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Donna Sipes

A Hoosier who attended the protest and expressed her concerns about the current administration, stating, 'I'm out here today because what's happening in our government is completely trash. It's wrong. We need to do something about it.'

Lindi Marti

A Hoosier who has attended multiple 'No Kings' protests and noted the growing popularity of the demonstrations, saying, 'This is my fourth one to come to. I didn't come to all of them when it was really cold, but I'm glad to see that they are getting a lot more people out here every time.'

Reverend Kenny Little

A Hoosier who attended the rally and expressed concerns about the administration's immigration policies, particularly the separation of families, stating, 'That's what I'm concerned about. Little kids, they're taking them away from their family. And I'm just one of those people, I think everyone got rights.'

Wade Catt

An Indiana medical student who attended the rally to speak out against changes to the healthcare system, noting that 'current estimates range from anywhere from 325,000 to 450,000 Hoosiers will lose coverage by 2032' due to the proposed Medicaid changes.

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What they’re saying

“I'm out here today because what's happening in our government is completely trash. It's wrong. We need to do something about it.”

— Donna Sipes

“This is my fourth one to come to. I didn't come to all of them when it was really cold, but I'm glad to see that they are getting a lot more people out here every time.”

— Lindi Marti

“That's what I'm concerned about. Little kids, they're taking them away from their family. And I'm just one of those people, I think everyone got rights.”

— Reverend Kenny Little

“We're really worried about the attacks on the health care system in general, but with Medicaid... current estimates range from anywhere from 325,000 to 450,000 Hoosiers will lose coverage by 2032.”

— Wade Catt, Indiana medical student

What’s next

With midterm elections approaching later this year, attendees emphasized the importance of now taking action at the ballot box to make their voices heard on the issues that matter most to them.

The takeaway

The 'No Kings' protests in Indiana reflect the growing public discontent with the current administration's policies, particularly among key voting blocs like Hoosiers. The demonstrations underscore the importance of civic engagement and voting as a means for citizens to influence the direction of their government and hold their elected leaders accountable.