Hoosiers in dozens of communities are set to hit the streets on Saturday, March 28, as the nationwide “No Kings” movement lines up another coordinated round of protests against what organizers describe as authoritarian overreach. Rallies are scheduled at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis and at courthouse lawns and monuments from Bloomington to Evansville, with organizers saying this latest push follows last year’s mass mobilizations that drew millions and is aimed squarely at pressuring elected officials and federal agencies.
Events are listed in at least 63 Indiana cities for the March 28 action, according to the Indianapolis Star. The paper’s rundown pulls together local sign-ups and Mobilize event pages to map out where crowds are expected to gather across the state.
Where Local Rallies Will Be Held
In Bloomington, the 50501 chapter has a 1–3 p.m. ET rally planned on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn, according to Indivisible. Evansville organizers have scheduled a 2–4 p.m. CT event at the Four Freedoms Monument, and Fort Wayne’s rally is set for 2–4 p.m. ET at the Allen County court administration building. In South Bend, organizers list a 1–3 p.m. ET gathering at 211 N. Michigan St., with many of these events hosted and promoted through Mobilize.
Organizers and National Scale
The No Kings coalition, described in its own materials as a loose alliance that includes Indivisible, MoveOn and civil-rights groups, is steering supporters toward local registration pages, trainings and resources as it pushes for a nationwide day of nonviolent action, according to the No Kings coalition. Organizers and national outlets say more than 3,000 events are planned across the country for March 28, Axios reported.
This latest day of action follows two previous nationwide efforts last year that organizers say drew millions into the streets. Civil-liberties groups point to an October mobilization that organizers estimated at nearly seven million participants, according to the ACLU. MoveOn Civic Action executive director Katie Bethell has framed the rallies as a way for communities to unite against corruption, war and division, and organizers throughout the coalition continue to emphasize nonviolence and the use of local marshals to keep events orderly.
What Attendees Should Know
Local hosts and national partners are stressing that marches and rallies are intended to remain peaceful, with many event pages offering “Know Your Rights” information and pre-event trainings. Bloomington’s Indivisible listing and other local posts advise attendees not to bring weapons and to follow directions from designated marshals, while Mobilize host toolkits spell out outreach and safety steps for volunteers and organizers. Participants are also encouraged to work with event marshals and, when needed, local authorities to reduce the chances of conflicts.
Heavier foot traffic and potential street closures are expected near downtown plazas and state government buildings on March 28 as dozens of communities stage synchronized actions. Organizers describe the protests as peaceful shows of civic pressure rather than confrontational clashes, and say volunteers and marshals will be on hand at local rallies to help keep things calm. Local outlets have prepared maps and advisories for residents and commuters, including coverage from WRTV.
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