The No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance will feature several events throughout North Texas and beyond, including one in Dallas from noon to 2 p.m. at City Hall (1500 Marilla St.). Over the course of 2025, similar protests have popped up all over the country to oppose many of President Donald Trump's policies and recent ICE raids.
"The 'No Kings' mobilization is a direct response to Donald Trump’s self-aggrandizing $100 million military parade and birthday celebration, an event funded by taxpayers while millions are told there's no money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid, or public schools," reads a press release for the series of protests. "Polling released last week by Common Defense found that 70% of military veterans oppose President Trump’s military parade and VA staffing cuts, highlighting the growing public rejection of this administration’s agenda."
Along with 50501, dozens of other groups are involved in organizing the many rallies this weekend, including Indivisible, American Federation of Teachers, ACLU, Public Citizen, MoveOn, Stand Up America, Common Defense, Human Rights Campaign, League of Conservation Voters and many others. The press release also stated that more than 1,800 No Kings rallies are slated to take place on Saturday, making the effort "the largest single-day mobilization since President Trump returned to office."
What is the 50501 Movement?
The name itself is simple to explain: 50 states, 50 protests, 1 day. The movement's official website gives other hints with phrases including “We The People,” “Reject Project 2025” and “Fight Fascism” featured on the page that leads to social media channels. “The current administration has made it clear: profits over people. We refuse to stand by while they dismantle our rights, our communities, and our future,” reads a post on the group’s official Reddit page regarding the upcoming protests. “We are not just numbers. We are not just consumers. We are the People. We reject fascism. We reject the oligarchy. We reject any system that places profit, power, or privilege over human dignity.” Also listed on Reddit are some demands the movement is making. “Donald Trump and his administration need to address the American people and own up to his lies and acknowledge the harm caused by his administration,” the Reddit page states. “Our coalition calls for immediate actions to rectify the injustices perpetuated by current leadership and to restore integrity and fairness to our political system. We demand transparency, accountability, and the prioritization of human rights and equality.”
Where are the Other No Kings Protests?
Outside of Dallas, many other No Kings events are scheduled to take place in North Texas.- Arlington, 10 a.m. - noon at 700 E. Abram St.
- Carrollton, 9 - 10:30 a.m. at 2620 N. Josey Lane
- Denton, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 110 W. Hickory St.
- Frisco, 9:30 - 11 a.m. at 155 Old Newman Road
- McKinney, 10 a.m. - noon at 2025 N. Central Expressway
What to Know Before You Go
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that he will deploy the Texas National Guard to locations around the state in time for Saturday's protests, with San Antonio reportedly being one such city. As of Wednesday morning, no announcement regarding plans for the Texas National Guard to be sent to Dallas had been made. No Kings organizers have begun circulating a set of guidelines for those who attend the rallies. In the event that violence breaks out at an event, attendees are asked to follow a series of steps, including: sitting down together as a group, ceasing chants, lowering signage, refraining from arguing with police, and using other de-escalation tactics.
