Detroit Sees Three “No Kings” Protests on March 28

On March 28, Detroit saw three separate No Kings demonstrations. The actions were part of a nationwide protest against ICE and recent high-profile killings.

Three gatherings across the city

Organizers scheduled three distinct events at different times and locations. That gave attendees options to join multiple protests in one day.

• 11 a.m. — Eastside demonstration on Mack Avenue, between Cadieux and Neff roads. Eastside Indivisible backed this event.
• Noon — Clark Park in southwest Detroit. Sponsors named online included 50501 Detroit, Comité de Acción Comunitaria – Detroit, and the Detroit Anti-War Committee.
• 3 p.m. — Grand Circus Park in downtown Detroit. Backers listed included multiple Indivisible groups, We The People Dissent, Macomb Defenders Rising, and Detroit Will Breathe.

Why organizers chose separate sites

The three No Kings protests followed a larger rally in October 2025. Several groups that worked together then diverged this time.

Leaders cited different planning approaches and priorities. Some said the split reflected tactical choices, not personal conflict.

Disagreements over police contact

One key disagreement involved whether to coordinate with police before demonstrations. The Drop Trump coalition avoids pre-event contact with law enforcement.

By contrast, the national group Invisible advocates informing police during planning. Organizers said they sought compromise for the downtown event.

Local focus at Clark Park

Clark Park organizers emphasized immigration and community solidarity. They chose the park because it sits in an immigrant-heavy neighborhood.

Leaders described the noon event as a celebration of culture. They expected Chicano musicians and vendors to appear.

Grand Circus emphasis and speakers

The downtown rally planned to highlight Black voices and labor concerns. Organizers said union and faith leaders would be invited to speak.

Groups involved aimed to lift community voices and add momentum to activism beyond the protests.

Voices from organizers

Audrey Bourriaud of We The People Dissent noted different methods and a pre-existing power struggle. She stressed the groups still sought common goals.

Lindsay White of 50501 Detroit described crowded planning for the prior rally. She said separate events gave people more ways to participate.

Kassandra Rodriguez of Comité de Acción Comunitaria – Detroit emphasized showing solidarity in immigrant neighborhoods. She rejected claims of animosity among organizers.

What organizers want next

Leaders urged attendees to continue local activism after the marches. They said the events were meant to build community power, not competition.

The three No Kings protests in Detroit on March 28 illustrated local divides in tactics. They also showed wide interest in coordinated, community-led action.

Reporting and coverage by Filmogaz.com.