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Rutgers and New Brunswick Students Rally for 'No Kings' Protest on March 28
March Forward of Franklin Township providing equipment, resources, and logistical support for student-led event.
Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:35am
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A diverse coalition of Rutgers University and New Brunswick High School students, along with regional supporters, is organizing the first 'No Kings' protest in New Brunswick and at Rutgers University. The event will begin with a rally on College Avenue at 1 p.m. on March 28, followed by a march to Monument Square for a broader regional protest. U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman is slated to speak alongside student leaders and other local, state, and national voices.
Why it matters
The 'No Kings' protest is part of a broader national movement, with over 3,000 events scheduled nationwide. The New Brunswick event aims to unite students and residents around shared messages of solidarity, civic action, and support for immigrant rights, Sanctuary Campus policies, and democracy.
The details
The event is being organized by the Rutgers No Kings Student Coalition, a student-led group that includes leaders from various campus organizations. March Forward of Franklin Township is providing equipment, resources, funding, and logistical support. The coalition is advocating for policies like a Sanctuary Campus at Rutgers, passage of the Immigrant Trust Act, and national demands such as disbanding ICE, fair immigration policies, and protecting free and fair elections.
- The rally will begin at 1 p.m. on March 28, 2026.
- The march to Monument Square will start at 2 p.m. on March 28, 2026.
The players
Rutgers No Kings Student Coalition
A student-led group organizing the 'No Kings' protest, including leaders from various campus organizations such as UndocuRutgers, Latino Student Council, United Black Council, Queer Caucus, Rutgers University Student Assembly, Young Democratic Socialists of America, and Rutgers Democrats.
March Forward of Franklin Township
A community organization providing equipment, resources, funding, and logistical support for the 'No Kings' protest.
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
A U.S. Representative who is slated to speak at the 'No Kings' protest.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to help serve as a catalyst in bringing together students, community members, and organizations from across New Brunswick, Rutgers, and neighboring municipalities to stand in solidarity with one another.”
— Michael Steinbruck, Media contact for the event
“We hope this gathering moves us one step closer to the kind of broad, collective action needed to demonstrate that our nation will not bend to the will of any would-be king or authoritarian regime.”
— Michael Steinbruck, Media contact for the event
What’s next
Organizers say the March 28 event marks the first Rutgers/New Brunswick 'No Kings' protest, and they hope it will become one of the area's most visible demonstrations this spring.
The takeaway
The 'No Kings' protest in New Brunswick is a student-led effort to unite the community around issues of immigrant rights, Sanctuary Campus policies, and protecting democracy. With support from local organizations and national figures, the event aims to send a powerful message of solidarity and civic action.
