'No Kings' anti-Trump protests planned in NY, NJ: Here's when and where

Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the United States – including in the New York City area – this weekend on Saturday, March 28 to protest the Trump administration's policies.

‘No Kings’ protest March 28

Local perspective:

Here are some of the demonstrations planned in New York City and New Jersey on Saturday, March 28:

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‘No Kings Day’ protest near me

New York City

This is one of many No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance protest events taking place throughout the United States on Flag Day 2025. Demonstrators display signs with a variety of slogans and are peacefully protesting actions by President Donald Trump and his administration. Tens of thousands of participants have been marching down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park. This view shows the front of the march near its finish at Madison Square Park. (Photo by: John Senter/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

This is one of many No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance protest events taking place throughout the United States on Flag Day 2025. Demonstrators display signs with a variety of slogans and are peacefully protesting actions by President Donald Trump a

New Jersey

Long Island

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What is the 'No Kings' protest?

The "No Kings" theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.

Detroit, Michigan, 17 February 2025, People say 'No Kings on Presidents Day' in response to what they say are President Trump's and Elon Musk's undemocratic actions. The event was organized by 50501.. (Photo by: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Detroit, Michigan, 17 February 2025, People say 'No Kings on Presidents Day' in response to what they say are President Trump's and Elon Musk's undemocratic actions. The event was organized by 50501. (Photo by: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via

The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country's democracy, according to a press release from No Kings.

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