Massive No Kings Protests Fill Streets From Portland to Medford Across Oregon

As millions of protesters across the US on Saturday, for “No Kings III,” tens of thousands filled the streets in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

This third iteration of the national movement focused on executive authority, civil liberties, and honed in on war powers and military escalation.

Portland Metropolitan Area

The state’s largest mobilization was in Portland, where organizers coordinated an “Occupy Every Corner” strategy.

Starting out with at least 14 neighborhood-level visibility events, participants eventually converged on the downtown waterfront, despite the Appeals Court having paused Portland ICE’s tear gas restrictions.

While official numbers are not yet available, observers said the crowd was in the tens of thousands, stretching across major bridges like the Burnside and Steel bridges.

The atmosphere during the day was, for the most part, peaceful and artistic, featuring a “people-powered” art display on the Burnside Bridge.

No Kings protest in Gresham, Oregon pic.twitter.com/iGHZRLCdqv

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But the situation shifted late in the evening when hundreds gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building.

Following reports of property damage to a security gate and objects thrown at federal officers, police declared an unlawful assembly. They moved in to disperse the crowd, resulting in at least two arrests.

BREAKING: Arrests and Clashes outside ICE Facility in Portland Oregon

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Southern Oregon

In Medford, an estimated 5,000 people from surrounding communities, including Ashland and Grants Pass, lined a two-mile stretch of Biddle Road.

The gathering remained peaceful, with a heavy presence from advocacy groups like ORD2 Indivisible.

Although the majority of the crowd focused on themes of democratic accountability and reproductive rights, the event also saw visible participation from motorists expressing opposing viewpoints.

Medford Oregon NO KINGS protest march 2026!!! pic.twitter.com/qUp5c2IbGp

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Central and Eastern Oregon

The movement also extended into traditionally conservative regions:

• La Grande: Approximately 200 people gathered near City Hall. Speakers addressed corporate influence in elections and transgender rights, and local organizers used the event to build a progressive network in Union County.
• Bend and Redmond: Residents in Central Oregon held smaller, localized rallies, coordinating with the national timeline.
• Pendleton and Hermiston: Demonstrations were reported in these Eastern Oregon hubs, reflecting the geographical breadth of the “No Kings” movement.

Willamette Valley and Coast

• Corvallis: A crowd of several thousand marched to the Benton County Courthouse, emphasizing community solidarity.
• Springfield and Eugene: Significant rallies took place, focusing on the economic impact of recent military strikes and rising fuel costs.
• Salem: As the state capital, Salem hosted large crowds that joined labor union leaders and state officials in calling for stronger checks and balances.

No Kings No Putin No Ice No Shootin McMinnville Oregon pic.twitter.com/3pWlDrrIEf

— KendredSpirit🟧♥️🇺🇦💙 (@TheDicKens101) March 28, 2026

Our joyful & peaceful Springfield/Eugene, Oregon community #NoKings rally + march! 🥰

Families and cute 🐶!

marching 🪧
Biking 🚴‍♂️
dancing 💃🏼
singing 🎤
drumming 🥁
sharing meals 🧺
great speeches 📣

We’re motivated & ready to VOTE CORRUPTION & VIOLENCE OUT this November! 🗳️ pic.twitter.com/FuwiP7gEKz

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