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No Kings Demonstrations Across L A Against Ice Sweeps Trump

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Tens of thousands of demonstrators fanned out across Southern California on Saturday for “No Kings Day” protests against President Trump, depicting the president as an aspiring monarch who violates democratic norms as he has... The images — signs referencing the nation’s 1776 founding, crossed-out crowns; American, Mexican, Guatemalan and El Salvadoran flags; and the words “protest is patriotic” — stood in stark contrast to displays in Washington, D.C.,... Army’s 250th birthday before an up to $45-million parade with tanks and soldiers in fatigues. Thousands of people visited the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to see the rare spectacle of military hardware and soldiers filing down American streets. “All of our rights are being violated,” said Michelle Verne, 56, who marched in downtown Los Angeles with roughly 30,000 others. She held a laminated copy of the Constitution that was shredded at the bottom.

“We’ve had other administrations deport people, but not like this,” she said, referencing this month’s immigration enforcement that has swept up families at homes and in workplaces. “We love our country, that’s obvious,” Verne said. “We’re fighting for our rights.” By Jaweed Kaleem, Ruben Vives, Rebecca Ellis, and Corinne Purtill Tens of thousands of demonstrators fanned out across Southern California on Saturday for “No Kings Day” protests against President Trump, depicting the president as an aspiring monarch who violates democratic norms as he has... The images — signs referencing the nation’s 1776 founding, crossed-out crowns; American, Mexican, Guatemalan and El Salvadoran flags; and the words “protest is patriotic” — stood in stark contrast to displays in Washington, D.C.,...

Army’s 250th birthday before an up to $45-million parade with tanks and soldiers in fatigues. “All of our rights are being violated,” said Michelle Verne, 56, who marched in downtown Los Angeles with roughly 30,000 others. She held a laminated copy of the Constitution that was shredded at the bottom. “We’ve had other administrations deport people, but not like this,” she said, referencing this month’s immigration enforcement that has swept up families at homes and in workplaces. “We love our country, that’s obvious,” Verne said. “We’re fighting for our rights.”

Tens of thousands of demonstrators fanned out across Southern California on Saturday for "No Kings Day" protests against President Trump, depicting the president as an aspiring monarch who violates democratic norms as he has... The images — signs referencing the nation's 1776 founding, crossed-out crowns; American, Mexican, Guatemalan and El Salvadoran flags; and the words "protest is patriotic" — stood in stark contrast to displays in Washington, D.C.,... Army's 250th birthday before an up to $45-million parade with tanks and soldiers in fatigues. Read more: Trump military parade marks Army's 250th anniversary amid nationwide 'No Kings' protests "All of our rights are being violated,” said Michelle Verne, 56, who marched in downtown Los Angeles with roughly 30,000 others. She held a laminated copy of the Constitution that was shredded at the bottom.

"We’ve had other administrations deport people, but not like this,” she said, referencing this month's immigration enforcement that has swept up families at homes and in workplaces. "We love our country, that’s obvious,” Verne said. "We’re fighting for our rights.” Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible.

LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth and for LAist. Make your year-end tax-deductible gift now. "No Kings" protesters gathered across Southern California Saturday to continue to push back against President Donald Trump's directives, including immigration sweeps that ramped up this summer. As crowds gathered in downtown L.A., Quincy Nelson told LAist: "I’m little concerned, actually, a lot of concerned about the unchecked behavior of Donald Trump." As night fell, protests in downtown L.A.

stayed peaceful, with crowds taking advantage of food stands and music. LAPD officers meanwhile kept protesters at a distance from the federal detention center. And apart from a few tense exchanges between protesters and LAPD officers at the barricade line, the scene remained at a simmer as downtown streets began to reopen. Shortly before 7 p.m., however, police issued a dispersal order for the crowd gathered on Alameda between Aliso and Temple. UPDATED: Los Angeles Police officers tried to clear downtown protest crowds in the late afternoon on Saturday, as tensions escalated after a day of No Kings protests. The LAPD said, “A DISPERSAL ORDER has been issued at Alameda South of Aliso North of Temple.

A DISPERSAL ORDER has been issued on Los Angeles St 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. It is advised that all persons leave the area.” Authorities threw flash bangs and tear gas as they tried to disperse the crowd, according to ABC7.

The crowds were being pushed away from the federal building. PREVIOUSLY: Demonstrators filled streets and parks across the country on Saturday, taking part in a nationwide day of protests to counter the actions of the Trump administration and the president’s plans for a military... In downtown Los Angeles, which has become the epicenter of opposition to the administration’s immigration enforcement raids, thousands marched near City Hall, in one of a number of protests planned in the basin. In Santa Monica, demonstrators gathered in Palisades Park. One was spotted with a sign that read, “Santa Monica apologizes for Stephen Miller,” referring to the city native and Trump adviser who is the architect of the deportation strategy. A previously calm demonstration in downtown Los Angeles turned chaotic as police on horseback charged at the crowd, striking some with wood rods and batons as they cleared the street in front of the...

(AP Video Mark Vancleave) Police in Los Angeles, where protests over federal immigration enforcement raids erupted a week earlier and sparked demonstrations across the country, used tear gas and crowd-control munitions to clear out protesters on Saturday. (AP video: Mark Vancleave) Thousands gathered for a flagship “No Kings” march in Philadelphia to the Museum of Art, joining similar anti-Trump demonstrations happening across the U.S. (AP video: Tassanee Vejpongsa) Demonstrators share why they joined the thousands in LA protesting against President Trump recent actions related to ICE raids and the deployment of 4,700 troops to the city.

A young protester carries a combination Mexican and U.S. flag during a “No Kings” protest in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- President Trump is calling for even more expanded deportation operations in several major cities across the country, including Los Angeles. Trump in a social media posting called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials "to do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History."

The moves comes after large protests erupted in L.A. and other major cities against the Trump administration's immigration policies. So far, it's not known how exactly that will impact L.A. But Sunday, at the president's directions, the Department of Homeland Security said it would pause most raids on farms, restaurants and hotels. The Trump administration has continued widespread immigration enforcement activities -- with a reported goal of up to 3,000 deportations per day. There are expected to be over 2,000 “No Kings” protests in all 50 states during President Donald Trump’s military parade

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We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Cities have been preparing for ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide as opponents of the Trump administration get ready to protest against the president and his agenda. Tens of thousands of people turned out for what were largely peaceful demonstrations against President Donald Trump in hundreds of American cities. Police used tear gas on a group of protesters in Los Angeles after saying rocks and bricks had been thrown at officers. The president used the day to attend an evening military parade, the largest in America in decades, coinciding with his birthday in Washington DC. Tens of thousands of Americans have marched through the United States' major cities in a massive protest effort against Donald Trump, coordinated to counter his show-of-force military parade in Washington DC.

The "No Kings" protests took place against a backdrop of intensifying fears of political violence, after two Democratic politicians and their spouses were shot in Minnesota hours before the rallies. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Building on the “No Kings” protests in June, organizations across the United States, including those in Southern California, are once again rallying and marching Saturday to protest against the Trump administration. On June 14, more than 5 million people across all 50 states joined in one of the largest single-day protests against “President Trump’s authoritarianism,” according to Studio City Rising, a local event organizer. 10:22 a.m.

Oct. 18, 2025An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the number of protesters of the first national “No Kings” events as 50 million. It was 5 million attendees. Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Southern California on Saturday to voice their concerns over ongoing immigration raids and oppose the policies of President Trump, who they depicted as an...

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