‘No Kings’ Protests Target Trump Administration Policies Across Louisiana
Louisiana cities joined nationwide “No Kings” protests against Trump administration policies and executive overreach.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Demonstrators in cities across Louisiana joined thousands nationwide in the “No Kings” movement, a coordinated protest aimed directly at policies and actions of the Trump administration that participants said threaten the nation’s democratic foundations.
The rallies, held in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and several smaller cities, were organized to denounce what protesters described as authoritarian behavior and executive overreach by President Donald Trump. The movement’s central message — “No Kings” — reflected concerns that the president was acting without regard for the Constitution’s system of checks and balances.
In Baton Rouge, hundreds gathered at BREC’s Perkins Road Community Park, waving signs, chanting, and encouraging voter registration. Organizers said the protest served as both a political statement and a call to civic action ahead of the 2026 midterm and 2028 presidential elections.
Across Louisiana, participants raised a wide range of grievances tied to the Trump administration, including immigration enforcement, economic inequality, foreign policy decisions, and transparency in government. Protesters accused the administration of consolidating power, undermining institutions, and disregarding civil rights protections.
New Orleans hosted one of the largest gatherings, with an estimated 6,500 participants marching through the Marigny neighborhood. Shreveport saw up to 2,000 demonstrators, while about 150 rallied in Lake Charles’ Lock Park. Smaller crowds assembled in Houma, Lafayette, and Hammond.
According to Indivisible organizers, more than 2,500 “No Kings” events were held across the United States and in 18 other countries. Louisiana’s protests remained peaceful, with participants emphasizing nonviolence, unity, and accountability in government.
The Baton Rouge rally was relocated from the State Capitol to Perkins Road due to construction downtown but drew strong turnout despite the change.
Across the state, the message was consistent: the presidency should serve the people, not rule over them.
