NOTE: This story has been updated to add a No Kings event scheduled in Greenwood. It will take place 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Greenwood Fieldhouse, 411 S. Madison Ave.
Hoosiers in more than 60 Indiana cities will exercise their First Amendment rights Saturday during “No Kings” demonstrations happening around the country.
The March 28 rallies could appear in as many as 3,000 cities across the the United States, according to “No Kings” organizers, which include Indianapolis, Bloomington, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Muncie and South Bend.
For those planning to join the rallies, here’s what you should know about your protected rights and what actions should be avoided.
First Amendment rights: What protesters can and can’t do in Indiana
Protesters are granted certain freedoms under the First Amendment, including the right to:
These rights come with limitations, however.
Though not exhaustive, here are a few rules Hoosier protesters must follow, according to the ACLU of Indiana.
Where can I protest?
What about counterprotests?
Can I video police and take photographs at a protest?
What happens if I’m stopped or detained for taking photographs?
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Do I need a permit?
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Things you can’t do during a protest
Can police disperse protests?
Yes, police can shut down a protest through a dispersal order, according to the ACLU of Indiana, but it must be used as a last resort in the following situations:
If officers choose to do so, they must provide protesters a reasonable opportunity to comply with the order, including sufficient time and a clear, unobstructed exit path, ACLU says.
Police should give demonstrators clear instructions concerning the dispersal order before they are arrested or charged with any crime, according to ACLU.
This includes how much time demonstrators have to disperse, the consequences of failing to do so, and a clear exit route they can follow.
What to do if you believe your rights have been violated
The ACLU of Indiana suggests the following:
What to do at a protest if you are stopped by police
For more information online, visit aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights.
What are the ‘No Kings’ protests about?
The protest’s organizer, Indivisible, originally planned the June 14, 2025, demonstration as a “nationwide day of defiance” in response to the $40 million military parade Trump orchestrated on his birthday.
The movement preaches that “America has No Kings,” and says, “Now, President Trump has doubled down,” referencing the recent actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, healthcare cuts and more.
“America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear,” the website says. “It belongs to us, the people.”
When and where are March 28 ‘No Kings’ protests in Indiana?
The times and addresses of the March 28 “No Kings” rallies scheduled for Indiana can be found below. Rallies without addresses are marked as private events. It was last updated by IndyStar on Tuesday, March 24. For specific times and locations, visit the website mobilize.us
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John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Send him a news tip at JTufts@Gannett.com. Find him on BlueSky at JohnWritesStuff.
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