No Kings Protest Held in Annapolis

Demonstrators gathered outside county school headquarters to voice opposition to proposed legislation.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:50pm

A serene, cinematic painting depicting a group of people gathered in the parking lot of a government building, the scene bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, capturing the quiet tension of a political protest.Protesters gather outside the Anne Arundel County Public Schools headquarters to voice opposition to proposed legislation that would expand the county executive's powers.Annapolis Today

A group of protesters gathered in Annapolis on Saturday to demonstrate against the proposed 'No Kings' legislation, which would grant expanded powers to the county executive. The protest took place in the parking lot of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools headquarters and along Riva Road.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' legislation has sparked controversy in the local community, with opponents arguing that it would concentrate too much authority in the hands of the county executive and undermine checks and balances. The protest reflects the ongoing debate around the proposed changes.

The details

Dozens of demonstrators gathered with signs and banners to voice their opposition to the 'No Kings' bill, which is currently being considered by the state legislature. The protesters argued that the legislation would give the county executive unchecked power and threaten democratic governance.

  • The protest took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

No Kings

A grassroots organization opposed to the proposed 'No Kings' legislation that would grant expanded powers to the Anne Arundel County executive.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

The headquarters of the local public school system, where the protest took place in the parking lot.

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The takeaway

The protest highlights the ongoing debate around the 'No Kings' legislation and the concerns of local residents about the potential concentration of power in the county executive's office. The issue is likely to continue to be a topic of discussion and political controversy in the coming months.