'No Kings' protest live updates: Tensions rise in LA as crowd hurls concrete, police allege

More than 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests were held on Saturday, organizers said.

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Saturday marks the first full day of Marines on duty in Los Angeles, one week after protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ignited in LA and spread to other cities across the U.S., including New York City, San Francisco, Boston, and Austin, Texas.

Meanwhile, more than 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests were held across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the Trump administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C., organizers said. More than 5 million people participated, according to organizers.

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Jun 12, 2025, 12:45 AM

Timeline: How ICE raids sparked LA protests

As demonstrations continue in Los Angeles and spread to other cities across California and the nation, watch the video for a timeline on how the conflict has unfolded.

With migrant communities already living in fear amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles sparked days of protests.
Jun 14, 2025, 10:41 PM GMT

LA protesters chant 'shame' at Marines after peaceful protests

=After a day of peaceful protests in Los Angeles, tensions mounted between protesters and Marines outside the federal building in downtown LA.

Some protesters chanted "shame" and booed the Marines, who were accompanied by federal law enforcement.

A demonstrator holds a sign in front of U.S. Marines during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
A demonstrator holds a sign in front of U.S. Marines during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Jun 14, 2025, 10:12 PM GMT

Texas Capitol evacuated due to threat against lawmakers: DPS

In Texas, the state capitol and capitol grounds were evacuated Saturday afternoon because of a "credible threat against state lawmakers planning to attend" the No Kings protest there, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson.

An armed man who allegedly made threats against Republican officials has been detained while he was en route to Austin, a law enforcement official briefed on the situation told ABC News.

The Capitol grounds have since been reopened.

Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests were expected across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the Trump administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C.

Fliers reading "No Kings" were found in the car of the suspected gunman who is wanted for killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and wounding a second state lawmaker near Minneapolis early Saturday.

Jun 14, 2025, 9:54 PM GMT

Protestors climb on top of military tank

Protestors wearing shirts reading "make out not war" climbed on top of a military vehicle ahead of the Army parade.

Protestors wearing shirts reading "make out not war" climbed on top of a military vehicle ahead of the Army parade.
Protestors wearing shirts reading "make out not war" climbed on top of a military vehicle ahead of the Army parade.
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Jun 14, 2025, 9:43 PM GMT

Forecasters warn of 'damaging wind gusts' during parade

In addition to the flood watch in place until 11 p.m., the National Weather Service says that gusting winds could roll through the Washington area.

The White House has said that the parade goes on rain or shine, but lightning could bring things to a halt.