Heber City Protesters Rally Against War and ICE Tactics

Hundreds gather in Utah town for 'No Kings' demonstration against Trump administration policies

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:03am

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Hundreds of people crowded along Heber City's Main Street for a rally against the Trump administration, one of 17 No Kings demonstrations held across Utah and thousands nationwide. Protesters expressed frustration with the U.S. launching airstrikes on Iran, the Trump administration's immigration policies, and the Republican party's control in Congress. The demonstration brought together a diverse group of longtime activists and first-time protesters united in their opposition to the current political climate.

Why it matters

The Heber City protest was part of a nationwide movement opposing the Trump administration's policies, particularly around the Iran conflict and immigration enforcement. The demonstration highlighted growing grassroots resistance to the administration's actions, as well as concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and institutions.

The details

Protesters held signs with slogans like 'IKEA makes better cabinets' and chanted 'Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to go.' A ski patrolman waved a Red Cross jacket on a ski pole, saying he wanted the world to know that those in positions of authority 'give a damn' and 'know right from wrong.' Longtime activists like Kate Harrod joined first-time protesters like her daughter Mikaela, who shared harrowing stories of ICE's 'Operation Metro Surge' in Minneapolis. The protest was organized by Interlaken resident Terri Goodall to provide a sense of community solidarity in the majority-conservative Wasatch County.

  • In late February, the U.S. and Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iran in the middle of nuclear negotiations, sparking the 2026 Iran war.
  • In 2024, Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies related to falsifying business records.

The players

Mikaela Harrod

A postpartum doula from Minneapolis who shared firsthand experiences of ICE's 'Operation Metro Surge,' which she called a 'nightmare' and 'like living in a civil war.'

Lauri Sibulkin

A 25-year ski patrolman for the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association who attended the protest to show that those in positions of authority 'give a damn' and 'know right from wrong.'

Ron Lee

An 83-year-old Midway resident and former Illinois Republican who became a Democrat when he moved to Utah 26 years ago, criticizing the GOP's control in Congress and Trump's 'criminality.'

Kim Hennemen

A Park City resident who attended the protest in a sky blue unicorn costume to show support in the majority-red Wasatch County.

Ellen Guthrie

A Park City resident who attended the protest in a frog costume and crown, inspired by anti-ICE protesters in Portland.

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What they’re saying

“'My nature is to help people. It's not to go stomping around in big boots. I want the world to know the people that serve, whether they're in the military or in emergency services, or our brothers in (police) uniform … we give a damn. We pay attention. We know right from wrong.'”

— Lauri Sibulkin, Ski patrolman

“'The Republicans in Congress today do nothing to curtail what Trump is doing. He's not following the Constitution. He swore to the Constitution, and all he does is lie every day.'”

— Ron Lee, Midway resident

“'The craziest thing were the cars that were just abandoned on the road everywhere, because they would just rip people out of their cars, and they would be left there. One of the cars had a baby in the back that they discovered later.'”

— Mikaela Harrod, Postpartum doula

What’s next

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The takeaway

This protest highlights the growing grassroots resistance to the Trump administration's policies, particularly around the Iran conflict and immigration enforcement. It also raises concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and institutions, as well as the need for greater accountability and oversight of the executive branch.