No Kings Protest: El Paso Joins Global Movement

0:00Hundreds of folks from El Paso showed up for the third No Kings protest against President Trump's policies on March 28th, 2026, right at Edgemere Linear Park. It kicked off around 11am, drawing people of all ages for a peaceful stand against what they see as overreach. This local event tied into a massive national day of action, with over 3,300 protests across the U.S., Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Organizes estimate 8 million joined worldwide, including over 100 in Texas alone and a dozen in New Mexico. Protesters kept it joyful with live music, honking cars and support, and signs calling out leadership on migrants, war, and more. Local leaders like state rep Vincent Perez spoke from a trailer stage, stressing how these rallies remind politicians that people hold the power, especially amid election worries and gerrymandering. A 63-year-old former teacher named Cecilia Areve pushed through allergies to join, saying everyone must unite against anti-American moves.

1:03Groups like Indivisible, the 915 and the NAACP, organized it, linking to weekly actions against immigrant detentions at big centers like Camp East Montana. These No Kings events build on past ones that stayed mostly peaceful. One minor arrest from June got dismissed back in August. With millions raising their voices, the movement keeps pushing back on policies from the top down. El Paso News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.