Millions Peacefully Protest Across U.S. as Dallas Sees Isolated Incident

No Kings movement draws large crowds nationwide, with only a brief skirmish reported in North Texas

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:34pm

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Organizers say more than 8 million people took part in over 3,000 No Kings protests and marches across the U.S. on Saturday, with the vast majority of events remaining peaceful. In North Texas, more than a dozen rallies stayed calm, although police in Dallas arrested one man they say threw punches during an incident with counter-protesters.

Why it matters

The No Kings movement has grown rapidly, drawing millions of participants to rallies nationwide over the past year. While the vast majority of events have been peaceful, the Dallas incident highlights the potential for isolated confrontations between protesters and counter-protesters, raising concerns about public safety and the ability of authorities to maintain order during large-scale demonstrations.

The details

According to reports, a few notable alt-right figures, including Oath Keepers Founder Stuart Rhodes and Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, were part of the counter-protest in Dallas that led to the arrest. Police have not released the name of the man arrested or confirmed whether he has been released. Aside from that incident, the No Kings events in North Texas and across the country were described as peaceful, with rallies taking place in Denton, Fort Worth, Arlington, Southlake, Frisco, Plano, Carrollton, and The Colony.

  • The No Kings protests took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • This was the third series of No Kings events, following large-scale rallies in June and October of the previous year.

The players

No Kings Organizers

The organizers of the nationwide No Kings protest movement, which has drawn millions of participants to rallies over the past year focused on issues ranging from immigration to foreign conflicts.

Stuart Rhodes

The founder of the Oath Keepers, a far-right anti-government militia group, who was reportedly part of the counter-protest in Dallas.

Enrique Tarrio

The leader of the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, who was also reportedly part of the counter-protest in Dallas.

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What they’re saying

“From major cities to rural towns that have never seen mobilizations like this before, protesters made clear that in America, we don't do kings.”

— No Kings Organizers

What’s next

Police in Dallas are continuing to investigate the incident that led to the arrest, and may release more information about the individual involved and the charges he faces.

The takeaway

The No Kings movement has demonstrated its ability to draw massive crowds nationwide, with the vast majority of events remaining peaceful. However, the isolated incident in Dallas serves as a reminder of the potential for confrontation between protesters and counter-protesters, underscoring the need for authorities to maintain a careful balance between protecting free speech and ensuring public safety.