On Saturday, March 28, Houston witnessed a significant gathering as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, which also took place in cities like Austin and Central Texas.
These “No Kings” demonstrations are occurring across the country, with several events planned in the Houston area alone. Live updates are being provided throughout the day to keep the public informed.
Live Updates from Houston’s ‘No Kings’ Rally
4 p.m. Protesters have returned to City Hall, marking the official conclusion of the rally.
3:30 p.m. Attendees are seen carrying a large replica of the U.S. Constitution during the rally.
3:15 p.m. The march has commenced and is making its way toward the intersection of Walker and Smith Streets.
3 p.m. Participants are lining up in preparation to march through downtown Houston.
12:15 p.m. Emi Lindley, a community organizer for the Houston “No Kings” rally, elaborates on the event’s purpose.
12 p.m. The rally at Houston City Hall is currently in progress, with live streaming available.
10 a.m. Attendees at the Kingwood rally share their motivations for participating in the protest.
9 a.m. The “No Kings” rally in Kingwood commenced outside the Kingwood Town Center, drawing a sizable crowd.
Locations of Houston Protests
According to Mobilize.us, at least a dozen events are taking place throughout Southeast Texas today, including the following:
- Houston: City Hall, 901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Pearland: Ivy Park, 11050 Modern Grn Dr, Houston, TX 77047 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Cypress: 13313 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77065 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sugar Land: 15300 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Katy: 21010 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77449 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Kingwood: Kingwood Town Center, West Lake Houston Parkway & Kingwood Drive, Houston, TX 77339 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- The Woodlands: Lake Woodlands Drive & Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Conroe: 300 W Davis St. Conroe, TX 77301 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Angleton: Brazoria County Courthouse, 111 E Locust St., Angleton, TX 77515 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Galveston: 2222 28th St, Galveston, TX 77550 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Events are also planned in Pasadena, Clear Lake, and La Porte, with specific locations shared only with registered participants.
Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests: A Brief Overview
More than 3,100 events are being organized across all 50 states, with an estimated participation of over 9 million individuals. This marks the third round of “No Kings” protests. Previous demonstrations in June and October attracted over 5 million and 7 million participants, respectively.
Reasons Behind the Protests
The “No Kings” movement is part of a larger campaign opposing recent federal immigration enforcement actions and what many see as executive overreach by the Trump Administration. The protests were announced in January, following the tragic deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during federal enforcement actions in Minnesota, which shifted the focus of the planned protests.
Additionally, dissatisfaction with the war in Iran, initiated by the U.S. and Israel with airstrikes on February 28, is anticipated to further bolster attendance at these protests.
Responses from the White House
In response to the planned demonstrations, a White House spokesperson characterized them as orchestrated by “leftist funding networks” lacking genuine public support. They further stated that the events primarily attract media attention rather than widespread interest from the general populace.
Former President Trump has previously dismissed the “No Kings” rallies, asserting that he is “not a king” and that the attendees do not reflect the sentiments of the broader American public.
