The turnout at No Kings has had real-life implications, with unintended consequences including court rulings and state and local legislation. The event has been closely intertwined with Portland's politics and the future of the state of Oregon. The protests have led to the attempted deployment of the National Guard in front of the ICE building, which has been a key point in the ongoing relationship between the police and the federal government. The ICE building was previously guarded by men indistinguishable from right-wing militia members, but now its guards have changed their appearance. The most significant change was the fact that Kristi Noem, the former Secretary of Homeland Security, no longer held the position.