Protesters across the United States gathered from coast to coast on March 28, marking the third such coordinated demonstration against President Donald Trump's policies and actions. The 'No Kings' protesters rallied in over 3,000 events nationwide, calling out Trump's decisions and policies, including ICE arrests and deaths, and the US-Iran conflict.
The rally in Saint Paul, Minnesota, included renowned names like Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Bernie Sanders, actress Jane Fonda, and Rep. Ilhan Omar. Demonstrators marched, stood in crowds, and lined main streets, waving signs, chanting, and cheering as cars drove by.
The 'No Kings' website mentioned the issues protesters were criticizing, including ICE arrests and deaths, as well as the Iran-US conflict. The website stated, 'Masked secret police terrorizing our communities. An illegal, catastrophic war putting us in danger and driving up our costs. Attacks on our freedom of speech, our civil rights, our freedom to vote.'
The US launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 27, targeting key Iranian military sites, including missile facilities, naval bases, and locations near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's office. The conflict has continued since, with Iran laying traps and moving military personnel and air defenses to Kharg Island in an attempt to prepare for a possible US operation.
ICE arrests have been another major issue with those against Trump's policies. Various videos of ICE agents arresting people across the US sparked outrage, including a video of a woman being pulled from her vehicle by ICE agents in Minneapolis. ICE also came under fire after the killings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were shot dead by ICE agents in Minnesota.
