Morristown Braces for 3rd 'No Kings' Rally Against Trump Policies

Thousands expected to protest administration's 'authoritarian policies' and immigration enforcement actions in New Jersey town

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Morristown, New Jersey is preparing to host the third installment of the 'No Kings' protest movement, with thousands of demonstrators expected to gather outside town hall on March 28th. The rallies, which began in 2025, have steadily grown in size and scope, with the last event in October drawing around 8,000 participants. Organizers say the protests are a 'sustained national resistance to tyranny' against the policies of the Trump administration, particularly on immigration and ICE enforcement.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' rallies have become a focal point for opposition to the Trump administration's policies in Morristown and across the country. The town has been directly impacted by ICE raids and the construction of a new detention facility in a neighboring municipality, sparking bipartisan criticism. The growing size of the protests reflects the depth of concern over the administration's 'authoritarian' actions.

The details

The upcoming March 28th rally in Morristown is expected to feature speakers, live music, and potentially thousands of demonstrators. Previous 'No Kings' events in the town have drawn over 4,000 and 8,000 participants respectively. Organizers say the protests are part of a broader national movement against the 'unjust and cruel acts of violence' by the Trump administration, with a specific focus on immigration enforcement and policies that have impacted Morristown and the surrounding region.

  • The first 'No Kings' rally in Morristown took place in June 2025, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday.
  • A second wave of 'No Kings' rallies occurred in October 2025, during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
  • The upcoming third 'No Kings' rally in Morristown is scheduled for March 28, 2026.

The players

No Kings

A coalition of progressive and pro-democracy organizations leading the nationwide protest movement against the Trump administration's 'authoritarian policies'.

Tim Dougherty

The mayor of Morristown, New Jersey, who is expected to be among the speakers at the upcoming 'No Kings' rally.

Mike Johnson

The Republican House Speaker who has criticized the 'No Kings' protests, calling them a 'Hate America rally' staged by 'pro-Hamas' and 'ANTIFA' groups.

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What they’re saying

“What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.”

— No Kings, Organizer (Patch.com)

“Although I am a very patient guy, I have had it with these people. They're all coming out - the pro-Hamas wing and the ANTIFA people. It's a Hate America rally.”

— Mike Johnson, House Speaker (Fox News)

What’s next

The judge in the case of the Morristown high school student detained by ICE will decide on Tuesday whether to allow his release on bail.

The takeaway

The growing size and sustained nature of the 'No Kings' protests in Morristown reflect the deep community opposition to the Trump administration's immigration policies and broader 'authoritarian' actions. The rallies have become a focal point for defending democracy against what organizers see as unjust and cruel government overreach.