Opponents of President Donald Trump are planning to participate in thousands of protests in Arizona and across the nation on March 28.
This is the first large-scale “No Kings” demonstration since October, where people are expected to speak out against the Trump administration’s actions. Nationally, the crowds in the fall drew over seven million people.
The upcoming rallies come at a controversial time for Trump and his administration.
In January, federal immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis, setting off a wave of anger among those who were already against the president’s heightened deportation agenda. In February, the U.S. aided Israel by starting a war with Iran without congressional approval, which has received mixed reactions, led to Iranian and American deaths and caused a spike in gas prices.
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There’s also a more personal factor in metro Phoenix ― a planned 1,500-bed ICE processing facility in Surprise that the federal government gave no heads up about to local and state leaders. Residents and others have shown up in numbers to protest the facility, which will be in proximity to neighborhoods and schools.
No Kings, the organization behind the protests, dubs the demonstrations “No Kings” because Trump and his administration are acting as if they rule the nation like a king above the law, according to its website. The events are a way to stand up against “chaos, corruption and cruelty.”
The demonstrations are to be peaceful, participants should de-escalate any confrontational situations and weapons should not be brought to the events, according to its website.
Is there a No Kings Rally near me on Saturday?
Cities all across Arizona will have demonstrations on March 28, according to the No Kings website. Some events have private addresses that will be shared upon an RSVP.
Here are the demonstrations planned for metro Phoenix. To see a full list of events and RSVP, visit the organization’s website.
Anthem
Gavilan Peak Parkway and Anthem Way, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Apache Junction
North Apache Trail and West Apache Trail, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Phelps Drive and Old West Highway, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Chandler
Thude Park off Coronado and Galvin streets, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The park is the starting point of a march.
Fountain Hills
The address for a demonstration from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. is private. Sign up to learn more here.
Gilbert
Gilbert Civic Center off Gilbert Road and Civic Center Drive, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Glendale
59th Avenue and Bell Road, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Goodyear
Goodyear Civic Square, near 150th Drive and McDowell Road, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mesa
Stapley Drive and Inverness Avenue, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Peoria
79th Avenue and Bell Road, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Phoenix
4th Avenue and Washington Street, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Happy Valley Towne Center, near 23rd Avenue and Farmers Way, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
North Encanto Historical Neighborhood, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register for the exact address.
Queen Creek
Gantzel and Combs roads, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Scottsdale
Scottsdale and Camelback roads in Old Town Scottsdale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Scottsdale Foothills, south of Scottsdale and Dove Valley roads, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sun City
Meeker and R H Johnson Boulevards, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
99th Avenue and Bell Road, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Surprise
Ave of the Arts and Bell Road, 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This is the starting point of a caravan.
Civic Center Drive and Bell Road, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Tempe
Cole Park at Country Club Way and Carson Drive, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is the starting point of a march.
Reporting by Elena Santa Cruz, Arizona Republic
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that the Mesa event is not a march.
