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No Kings Rallies Erupt Into Violence As Federal Agents Attacked Nationwide

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No Kings rallies across the United States turned violent Saturday as agitators clashed with federal officers, damaged property, and triggered arrests in multiple cities.

In Los Angeles, thousands gathered downtown before the situation broke down into a riot that led to dozens of arrests and repeated confrontations with law enforcement.

The Department of Homeland Security said that around 1,000 people surrounded a federal government office during the escalation.

“Rioters are throwing rocks, bottles, and cement blocks at officers. Two officers hit with the cement blocks are receiving medical care,” DHS said.

Footage from the event showed protesters waving flags, including Palestinian flags, while hurling objects toward federal agents.

The Los Angeles Police Department arrested 75 people after issuing a dispersal order around 5:30 p.m.

Authorities said 66 adults and eight juveniles were taken into custody for failure to disperse, while another person was arrested for possession of a dagger.

“Several splinter groups remain in the Civic Center Area hours after the demonstration has concluded. Multiple dispersal orders have been given with multiple arrests being made,” LAPD said.

Footage showed agitators targeting a federal building with graffiti. One person spray-painted a message that read, “Kill your local ICE agent.”

DHS called the message “disgraceful” and warned of increasing threats against federal personnel.

“Our ICE law enforcement officers are facing an 8,000% increase in death threats as they arrest murderers, rapists, pedophiles, gang members, and terrorists from American communities,” DHS said.

Federal prosecutors said arrests were already underway.

“Federal agents have started arresting those who assaulted our personnel at the Los Angeles courthouse. To those who were smashing concrete blocks and throwing them at our officers, we have you on video. We will find you and arrest you too. You’ve been warned,” First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli said.

Other videos showed crowds kicking a fence outside a DHS building while objects flew over the barrier toward officers. Authorities responded by confiscating items and deploying tear gas to disperse the crowd.

One video captured federal agents tackling a man outside the Metropolitan Detention Center as the situation escalated.

Police declared an unlawful assembly after protesters began throwing rocks, bottles, and chunks of concrete.

Some individuals appeared prepared for confrontation, wearing respirators as tear gas filled the area.

LAPD shut down Alameda Street between Arcadia Street and Temple Street as officers moved in to restore order.

Among those detained was a woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty in chains. She was handcuffed and taken away while smiling, as officers looked on.

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By around 9 p.m., the situation in Los Angeles had largely calmed and the department lifted its Tactical Alert.

A group called Dare to Struggle disputed official accounts of the arrests. “Despite LAPD’s claims that there were no reported injuries from those arrested, one of our members, a 17-year-old, is on video being beaten by an officer while on the ground,” the group said.

The organization said the teen suffered a broken shin and required hospitalization.

Violence was also reported elsewhere in California. In Placer County near Auburn, six people suffered what authorities described as “superficial wounds” after a vehicle drove by and fired a BB gun toward a protest crowd.

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office said none of the victims required medical treatment. Witnesses told authorities the incident happened near Highway 49 and Bell Road.

The Placer County Democratic Central Committee condemned the attack. “All who seek a better, more caring, and more just world should reject all acts of violence against those who engage in peaceful protest and activism,” chair Nick Bennett said.

Deputies said no suspect or vehicle description was available and the investigation remains ongoing.

In Denver, federal agents and protesters confronted each other directly as smoke bombs were thrown from both sides during clashes captured on video.

Portland saw another escalation outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, where masked agitators gathered after a large demonstration downtown.

Footage showed protesters breaking through a gate at the facility while federal agents pushed back the crowd.

Local authorities said officers and Oregon State Police troopers were hit with large rocks during attempts to control the scene.

The gate was damaged again before being secured by federal authorities. Police said local officers were not involved in that specific interaction.

An hour later, protesters burned an American flag and a Nazi flag outside the facility. One individual displayed a certificate claiming the American flag had flown over the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025.

Police said a suspect climbed onto part of the building and vandalized the structure. Authorities arrested 26-year-old Isiah A. Lee on charges of first-degree criminal mischief and second-degree criminal trespassing.

Robert Storms, 37, was charged with second-degree criminal mischief. Isaias Lagunas, 21, faces second-degree criminal mischief along with disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing charges.

In Memphis, officers responded to a disturbance near Second Street and Beale Street after protesters entered the roadway. Police said the rally had a permit but did not authorize a march.

Officers gave repeated verbal warnings over a 40-minute period, instructing people to move to the sidewalk to restore traffic flow.

Authorities said many refused and instead formed a human chain by locking arms. Officers then began making arrests as individuals remained in the roadway. Police said some people resisted, prompting the use of pepper spray.

Reuben Burch was charged with disorderly conduct, interfering with an officer, resisting detention, and obstructing a highway.

Adam Nelson faces charges including disorderly conduct and failure to obey a traffic officer. David Rahaim was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting detention, and obstructing a highway.

In Dallas, police separated No Kings demonstrators from counter-protesters as tensions escalated into heated confrontations.

Video showed individuals shouting at each other while officers moved in to prevent further clashes.

One protester was taken into custody as others shouted insults toward pro-Trump demonstrators. Some counter-protesters were seen carrying flags and firearms.

In Florida, Hernando County Democratic Party chair Brian Stewart was arrested and charged with battery.

Jail records show Stewart, 63, was booked shortly before 1 p.m. and released later that afternoon.

Authorities have not released full details, but state Republicans said the arrest stemmed from a confrontation at a rally in Spring Hill.

“Violence and political intimidation have no place in our state, and Floridians deserve better than mere silence from Democrat leadership. Nikki Fried must immediately remove Brian Stewart from his position of leadership in the Florida Democrat Party!” Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power said.

Organizers of the nationwide demonstrations said more than 8 million people attended over 3,300 rallies across the country.

Jack Crane

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