Protesters raise signs high above a dense crowd at the “No Kings” protest in New Haven, Conn. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)
Over 2,000 people gathered on the New Haven Green to march in a “No Kings” protest, part of a nationwide series of demonstrations across the U.S. on March 28.
The protests oppose President Donald Trump’s second-term policies, which participants say reflect authoritarian or monarchical power. Demonstrators carried signs, chanted and moved through the city of New Haven as similar rallies took place in cities across the country.
At the front of the march, Leslie Blatteau (left) and Rev. Scott Marks (right) help lead demonstrators through New Haven. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)Scott Funspon of Hamden, Conn. (left) and Ingi Loorand of Madison, Conn. (right) hold signs during for the protest. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)James Sterling of Bethany, Conn. displays a sign reading “Blood on Our Hands”. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)Chants echo through downtown New Haven during the demonstration. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)An unidentified protester makes an obscene gesture towards New Haven police as they lead the march at its start. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)Andrew Rice, a candidate challenging Rep. Rosa DeLauro for Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District, marches alongside demonstrators. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)A steady rhythm drives the march as a drummer helps lead protesters through New Haven. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)Claire Biesel (right) guides Quinnipiac University student Genevieve Brintall (left) as she creates her own print, offering the artwork for free. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)An unidentified protester holds a sign reading “No poster is big enough to list all of the reasons we are here” during the demonstration. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)A large hand-painted sign featuring portraits of Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the message “Welcome to Trumpfuckistan” is displayed. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)A sign reads “No more wars, end Operation Epstein Fury,” referencing the U.S. military campaign against Iran known as Operation Epic Fury. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)A variety of paper-mâché costumes and signs appeared during the New Haven protest. (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)At the end of the route, two people watch the march, with one seated in a wheelchair and the other holding a sign reading “No king except Burger King.” (Hannah Freshman/HQNN)
