Protestors marched in front of Delta College at the intersection of Pacific and Yokuts avenues as part of the nationwide “No Kings 3” protests on March 28.
This is the third nation-wide day set as a No Kings Day and third No Kings demonstration to be hosted outside of Delta College, with the first two events being in June 2025 and October 2025. The event was volunteer organized and not directly connected to campus.
The demonstration displayed frustration and negative backlash towards President Donald Trump and his administration’s actions regarding Operation Epic Fury and U.S. strikes against Iran in cooperation with Israel, deployment of ICE agents to target immigrant communities, and an overall authoritarian approach to the governing of the U.S.
There was also an underlying message of support towards marginalized communities who have been targeted by the Trump administration such as immigrants and specifically Latino immigrants.
Protestors lined the sidewalks with signs reading a variety of statements, from “Resist Fascism” and “No Blood for Oil.”
“I would like people in Washington [D.C.] to know that the rest of America is really upset about the potential end of democracy,” said protestor Laurie Shrum.
Cindy Bader, another protestor who was with Shrum, expressed her frustration with Congress.
“I don’t understand why congress isn’t doing their job, how are they not stepping up and taking back what is theirs according to the constitution? It’s absolutely ridiculous that they have let him usurp his power,” said Bader.
Those who showed up to relay their message to the rest of the country had goals in mind.
“Aside from showing support, I think it’s important to be principled and protest and stand against the ruling class, and I’m here to stand with the lower class,” said Jude Neil, a protestor.
Latasha Moore, who was at the demonstration collecting signatures for a petition to implement legislation to protect women from danger riding with Uber and similar ride share apps also shared her goals and why she came out to the demonstration.
“To make a change, make a difference. It starts with marching and protesting,” said Moore.
Cindy Riddles sat in a folding lawn chair near the rest of the demonstrators with a sign that read “No Kings, No Fascists, No Tyrants, No Hate.”
“Our goal is to get rid of Trump, and not wake up every morning to think ‘What did he do now?’ We did that for 4 years during his first term,” said Riddles.
According to the No Kings website, No Kings protests occurred across the country in all 50 U.S. states.
Similar international protests labeled “No Tyrants,” “No Dictators,” or simply No Kings like the U.S. demonstrations in countries such as Canada, Spain, the UK, Mexico, Australia, Ecuador, and Sweden in support of the American people, as well as to urge their countries governments to be aware of events in U.S. and to urge local corporations to divest money from organizations like ICE.
