As war grows in Iran and throughout the Middle East, organizers are gearing up for the third No Kings Day protest, a day of mass mobilization across the United States.
Indivisible, the progressive group with more than 1,000 chapters across the country, announced the date for No Kings 3 last month: March 28.
Since then, the number of communities across the United States that are planning a local protest has been steadily growing, with organizers saying more than 1,000 protests have already been confirmed.
A map of local No Kings Day 3 protests is available on the Indivisible website.
In addition to local protests, a flagship event is planned for Minnesota’s Twin Cities that day, which organizers say will be the largest in its history.
No Kings Day 3, follows two similar mass protests in 2025, and aims to “push back against the growing authoritarian actions of the Trump administration,” according to organizers.
No Kings Day 3 aims to be biggest one yet
The first No Kings Day protest in June last year brought more than 5 million people with signs and placards out onto the streets, according to Indivisible. Participation figures for the second No Kings Day protest in October reached over 7 million.
Organizers expect the March 28 mobilization to include even more people, as President Trump’s actions spur greater dissatisfaction among Americans.
A week after the United States and Israel first launched military strikes against Iran, a national poll found that a majority of voters oppose U.S. military action.
The Quinnipiac University national poll released on Mar. 9 found that 53% of voters oppose the U.S. military action against Iran, while 40 percent support it. The figures vary by political party, with 89% of Democrats and 60% of Independents opposing U.S. military action, compared to 11% of Republicans.
However, a majority of all voters (74%) oppose sending U.S. ground troops into Iran, including 52% of Republican voters.
Organizers continue to broaden coalition
In the lead-up to March 28, the No Kings Coalition has expanded and welcomed new partners, including unions, humanitarian organizations, and environmental and social justice groups.
In January, the coalition launched “Eyes on ICE,” a nationwide virtual training program designed to equip Americans with tools to exercise their rights and safely monitor federal enforcement actions. The first training drew more than 200,000 viewers.
The coalition has also undertaken a nationwide digital organizing effort to bring more people to the cause.
“No Kings is not just a slogan or a single day of action,” said Ezra Levin, Co-Executive Director of Indivisible in a media release in January after federal immigration enforcement action in Minnesota turned deadly. “It’s a principle we carry every day as we stand in solidarity with communities being harmed and confront authoritarianism wherever it shows up—from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.”
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: When is No Kings Day 3? What to know about the March protest
Reporting by Roseann Cattani, USA TODAY NETWORK / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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