Morristown Hosts 'No Kings' Rally Supporting Candidate Analilia Mejia

Thousands attend protest against Trump administration and ICE, with speakers condemning fear of deportation and criticizing the president.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:34pm

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Thousands of people gathered in Morristown, New Jersey for the latest 'No Kings' rally, a protest against the Trump administration and ICE. Democratic congressional candidate Analilia Mejia was introduced to the cheering crowd, though organizers avoided having politicians speak in favor of immigrant supporters and students. Speakers condemned the administration's immigration policies and criticized President Trump, while signs ridiculed his military service record and opposition to the war in Iran. The only counter-protester, a Trump supporter, was moved away from the main rally area.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' rallies have become a regular occurrence in New Jersey, reflecting the broader anti-Trump sentiment among Democrats and left-wing activists. The large turnout and energy at these events could translate to increased voter engagement and turnout in the upcoming April special election, where Mejia is facing off against Republican Joe Hathaway.

The details

The 'No Kings' rally in Morristown featured a range of speakers condemning the Trump administration's immigration policies and ICE, with signs criticizing the president's military service record and opposition to the war in Iran. While organizers avoided having politicians speak, Democratic congressional candidate Analilia Mejia was introduced to the cheering crowd. The only counter-protester, a Trump supporter, was moved away from the main rally area by police.

  • The rally took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Mejia is facing off against Republican Joe Hathaway in the April 16 special election.

The players

Analilia Mejia

The Democratic candidate in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, who was introduced to the crowd at the 'No Kings' rally.

Joe Hathaway

The Republican candidate in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, who is running against Mejia in the April 16 special election.

Tim Dougherty

The mayor of Morristown, who welcomed the crowd to the town and expressed the importance of believing in the humanity of every individual.

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What they’re saying

“We were not created to bow to power.”

— Tim Dougherty, Mayor of Morristown

What’s next

The April 16 special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District between Analilia Mejia and Joe Hathaway will be a key test of the energy and momentum generated by the 'No Kings' rallies.

The takeaway

The 'No Kings' rallies in New Jersey have become a powerful expression of the anti-Trump sentiment among Democrats and left-wing activists, with the large turnout and energy at these events potentially translating to increased voter engagement and turnout in upcoming elections. However, organizers have emphasized the need to translate this activism into concrete political power at the ballot box.