Millions to Participate in Third 'No Kings' Rallies Nationwide

Organizers call for building concrete resistance beyond symbolic protests

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:09pm

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On March 28, millions of people around the country will participate in the third day of No Kings rallies, which have emerged as a major expression of grassroots opposition to the Trump administration. Organizers are urging participants to use the rallies as an opportunity to build towards more concrete forms of organizing and action, rather than just symbolic protest.

Why it matters

The No Kings rallies have revealed the widespread anger towards both the Republican and Democratic establishments, but so far have functioned more as symbolic expressions of dissatisfaction rather than building active networks and the capacity to fight. With repression ramping up in regions under Trump's control, the organizers see the March 28 rallies as a chance to consolidate connections between the various forces opposed to the administration and escalate the pressure.

The details

In October 2025, the organizers published a call for anti-authoritarian blocs to participate in the second No Kings demonstrations. Anarchists across the country engaged in a variety of ways, even as the Trump administration tried unsuccessfully to crack down on radical opposition. In January 2026, the administration's attempt to carry out mass deportations in the Twin Cities backfired, drawing tens of thousands into action against ICE and turning public opinion against the policy. The organizers see this as a turning point, arguing that the time is ripe to translate the widespread anger into concrete forms of resistance.

  • The third No Kings rallies will take place on March 28, 2026.
  • In October 2025, the organizers published a call for anti-authoritarian blocs to participate in the second No Kings demonstrations.
  • In January 2026, the Trump administration's attempt to carry out mass deportations in the Twin Cities backfired, drawing tens of thousands into action against ICE.

The players

CrimethInc.

A decentralized anarchist collective that publishes zines, books, and other materials promoting radical politics.

Sprout Distro

A radical literature distribution collective that provides zines and other publications to activists and organizers.

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What’s next

The organizers are urging participants to use the March 28 rallies as a springboard for building concrete forms of resistance, such as forming blocs, announcing follow-up events, distributing zines and other educational materials, and publicizing local struggles against ICE infrastructure and other threats.

The takeaway

The No Kings rallies have revealed the depth of grassroots opposition to the Trump administration, but now is the time to translate that anger into active networks and the capacity to fight. By escalating pressure and expanding participation, the organizers hope to make it harder for the authorities to isolate and target individuals, while also laying the groundwork for a more sustained and effective resistance movement.