'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.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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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, 1:26 AM GMT

Police allege LA protesters threw concrete, fireworks at officers

The LAPD alleged on X that protesters at Temple and Spring streets threw "concrete, rocks, bottles and commercial grade fireworks at officers."

Protesters and media were advised to leave that area.

Los Angeles police stand guard after clearing demonstrators with tear gas during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles police stand guard after clearing demonstrators with tear gas during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Jun 15, 2025, 1:20 AM GMT

Deputies throws flash bangs, tear gas at crowd in LA

Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies were seen throwing multiple flash bangs into the crowd in downtown Los Angeles in an effort to get them to disperse.

Deputies were also throwing out tear gas.

The crowd seemed to stay put despite LAPD's dispersal order that was issued just before 4 p.m., but once deputies began to use these methods about two hours after the order, demonstrators began to clear out.

The LAPD alleged on X that protesters at Temple and Spring streets threw "concrete, rocks, bottles and commercial grade fireworks at officers."

Protesters and media were advised to leave that area.

Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies were seen throwing multiple flash bangs into the crowd in an effort to get them to disperse.

ABC News contributed to this report.

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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.