Dozens arrested after 'No Kings' rally in Los Angeles
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Authorities in Los Angeles used tear gas and arrested 74 people following a “No Kings” rally near a federal detention center, with some protesters throwing rocks, bottles, and concrete blocks at officers.
- The majority of the thousands of “No Kings” rallies held across the U.S. and Europe were peaceful, with over 3,100 events registered nationwide to protest President Trump’s actions and the war in Iran.
- In Denver, police declared an unlawful assembly and arrested nine people after protesters blocked a road and refused to disperse, deploying smoke canisters to manage the crowd.
- Nationwide participation in the rallies ranged from major cities like New York to small towns in Idaho, with notable events including a St. Paul, Minnesota rally headlined by Bruce Springsteen.
- Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people participated in the latest “No Kings” rallies, calling the events powerful, historic, and largely successful in expressing opposition to Trump.
