Chaotic scene unfolds after thousands gathered for 'No Kings' rally in downtown Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- Thousands gathered in downtown Los Angeles for the massive "No Kings" protest, which organizers claim was the largest single-day nonviolent protest in modern American history with over 8 million participants nationwide.
- After a peaceful rally and march, chaos erupted near the Federal Detention Center as some protesters clashed with law enforcement, attempting to tear down fences and throwing objects, leading to police using tear gas and making arrests.
- The Los Angeles Police Department issued dispersal orders, blocked roads, and placed the city on Tactical Alert, which ended by 9 p.m. following the containment of the unrest.
- "No Kings" protests also occurred across Southern California in cities including Pasadena, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Claremont, Altadena, Ventura, Long Beach, and Baldwin Hills, with participants expressing concerns about immigration policies, democracy, war, and economic issues.
- The protests featured diverse participants, including veterans, elderly individuals with health challenges, and families, all united in their opposition to the Trump administration's policies and calling for political change.
