'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.
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Jun 15, 2025, 12:29 AM GMT

Police clear crowd outside federal building in Los Angeles

The LAPD and other agencies are aggressively clearing the streets of downtown LA, where protesters had pushed up against police lines.

A demonstrator kicks a canister of tear gas during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
A demonstrator kicks a canister of tear gas during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Crowds were pushed away from the federal building by police, some of whom were on horses.

Law enforcement on horseback disperse demonstrators during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Law enforcement on horseback disperse demonstrators during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Law enforcement on horseback disperse demonstrators during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Law enforcement on horseback disperse demonstrators during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles County Sheriffs on horseback standoff against demonstrators during a protest, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles County Sheriffs on horseback standoff against demonstrators during a protest, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Officers fired less lethal munitions and a type of gas.

The LAPD and other agencies are aggressively clearing the streets of downtown LA, where protestors had pushed up against police lines.
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Jun 14, 2025, 11:25 PM GMT

LAPD issues dispersal order amid 'No Kings Day' protest

The Los Angeles Police Department issued a dispersal order at around 3:48 p.m. for demonstrators located on Alameda south of Aliso and north of Temple.

A dispersal order was also issued for Los Angeles Street between Aliso and Temple.

"People in the crowd are throwing rocks, bricks, bottles and other objects. Less lethal has been approved. Less lethal may cause discomfort and pain," said LAPD in a post on X.

Those streets are currently closed as a massive crowd gathers to protest against policies of the Trump administration in the nationwide "No Kings Day" demonstrations.

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.