Diane Cahill, holding a flag, walks toward the plaza before the “No Kings” protest outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Due to knee replacement surgery, Cahill wasn’t able to attend the last “No Kings,” but did rehab leading up to the third national protest. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog
Thousands of people march down Vine Street during the “No Kings” protest in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog
Teresa Stacy, left, and Cy Pugh, right, hug outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse, in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog
Meg Dumaine, wearing an inflatable eagle costume, stands on the corner of Limestone and Short Street during the “No Kings” protest outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog
A person, walking through the street, holds up a sign during the “No Kings” protest outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog
Cathy Taylor, wearing a suffragette costume, holds a sign up during the “No Kings” protest outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog
Jeff Burnette holds a sign outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse, in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog. “The reason I am here is because I have two eyes and a brain”
Protestor holds sign outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse, in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog
People gather and chant during the “No Kings” protest outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog
A person is seen wearing a helmet with a patch on it during the “No Kings” protest outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Peyton Tindall/The Watchdog
Protesters play the durms outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse, in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog
“No Kings” march down Main St., in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog
A couple on their wedding day walks down Main St. during the “No Kings” protest outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse, in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog
Protesters hold a Donald Trump puppet outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse, in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog
Cheryl Keenan, left, fixes baby Donald Trump balloons during the “No Kings” protest outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog
Protesters outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse, in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog
Kim Pennington, center, claps during the “No Kings” protest at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog
Kim McLaren blows bubbles outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse, in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog
People gather and chant during the “No Kings” protest outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog
Sidney Field, left, and Lynda Sharrett, right, start protest chants outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse, in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog. Sidney and Lynda are mother and daughter.
“No Kings” protesters walk down Vine St. in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sydney Novack/The Watchdog
People hold up flags and signs during the “No Kings” protest outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog
Hazel, left, makes her own sign during the “No Kings” protest at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog
Lexington’s third “No Kings” protest saw thousands advocate against multiple actions taken by the Trump administration, including immigration enforcement and conflict in Iran.
Groups of teachers, veterans and religious leaders spoke to a crowd of people outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse before attendees marched through downtown Lexington.
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