Clashes, Vandalism and Mass Arrests at 'No Kings' Rallies
Los Angeles protesters clashed with federal agents near a detention center, leading to tear gas, at least 74 arrests and threatening graffiti on a federal building, officials said.
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ABC NewsDozens arrested for failing to disperse after 'No Kings' rally in Los Angeles
The GuardianDozens of No Kings protesters arrested in Los Angeles after clash with police
Overview
Los Angeles police said 74 people were arrested for failing to disperse after Saturday's No Kings rally, and one person was taken into custody on suspicion of possessing a dagger.
Organizers said more than 3,100 events were registered across all 50 U.S. states as part of nationwide No Kings demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump's actions and the war in Iran.
The Department of Homeland Security said some protesters threw rocks, bottles and broken concrete blocks at officers near a federal detention center, and two federal officers struck by concrete blocks received medical attention.
Organizers estimated at least 8 million participants nationwide, and local organizers estimated up to 50,000 attended a Los Angeles rally.
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said federal agents had started arresting those who assaulted personnel, and authorities said at least two people were arrested on felony charges for assaulting federal law enforcement.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present a factual, balanced account, relying on official statements, eyewitness quotes, and event-organizer figures. They juxtapose specific incidents of violence and arrests with organizers’ turnout estimates and celebratory quotes, avoid loaded adjectives, and emphasize attribution so readers can judge rather than sources asserting an overall narrative.
FAQ
According to law enforcement reports, chaos erupted outside the Metropolitan Detention Center after the peaceful rally ended. Protesters attempted to tear down a chain-link fence blocking the facility, with several agitators throwing objects including rocks, bottles, and broken concrete blocks over the fence. In response, LAPD officers began confiscating items and used tear gas to disperse the crowd around 5:30 p.m.[4] The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that some protesters threw rocks, bottles, and broken concrete blocks at federal officers, with at least two federal officers struck by concrete blocks receiving medical attention.[4]
The 2026 No Kings protests were organized to oppose multiple Trump administration policies and actions. Key grievances included the 2026 Iran war, democratic backsliding, suppression of the Epstein files, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations that resulted in shootings by immigration agents, notably the killings of Renée Good, Keith Porter, and Alex Pretti.[3]
Organizers reported that the March 28 demonstrations represented the largest single-day nonviolent protest in modern American history. They estimated at least 8 million people gathered across more than 3,100 registered events in all 50 states and nearly every continent.[4] In Los Angeles alone, organizers estimated up to 50,000 people attended the downtown rally at Gloria Molina Grand Park.[4]
Los Angeles police arrested at least 74 people for failing to disperse after the Saturday rally, with one person taken into custody on suspicion of possessing a dagger.[4] Additionally, federal authorities confirmed that at least two people were arrested on felony charges for assaulting federal law enforcement officers.[4] The U.S. Attorney stated that federal agents had begun arresting those who assaulted personnel during the protest.[4]
Yes, in anticipation of large crowds, Caltrans crews placed security gates along on- and off-ramps to the 101 Freeway in the downtown area on Friday before the protest.[4] This was done in response to previous No Kings protests in downtown Los Angeles where some participants moved onto freeway lanes and temporarily blocked traffic.[4]
