On Saturday, 75 individuals were arrested in Los Angeles following a 'No Kings' protest after police issued a dispersal order, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Details of the Arrests
- 66 adults were arrested for failure to disperse.
- One individual was arrested for possession of a weapon.
- Eight minors were also arrested for not dispersing.
- No injuries were reported among the protesters, but one officer sustained minor cuts and bruises.
Incident on Alameda Street
- The arrests took place on Alameda Street.
- Federal authorities deployed tear gas after protesters threw large concrete blocks, bottles, and other objects over a fence, as reported by LAPD on X (formerly Twitter).
National and International Protests
- The 'No Kings' protests occurred in all 50 U.S. states, with over 3,000 demonstrations in cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago, as well as in suburbs and towns.
- Protesters were demonstrating against the policies of the Trump administration, the war with Iran, and the rising cost of living.
- Internationally, protests were held in Italy, France, Germany, and Spain.