At Least 9 Arrested During 'No Kings' Protest in Downtown LA

Officers suffered minor injuries as tensions escalated during the large-scale demonstration.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:12pm

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Tens of thousands of people rallied and marched peacefully through Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday before tensions escalated later in the night, leading to at least 9 arrests and minor injuries to police officers. The LAPD confirmed that 9 juveniles were arrested and cited for failure to disperse, though all were later released to their parents.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' protest was part of a nationwide series of demonstrations calling for a change in political leadership, with organizers claiming it was the 'largest single-day nonviolent protest in modern American history.' The arrests and minor clashes with police highlight the ongoing tensions and divisions in the country over the current political direction.

The details

Police said an unlawful assembly was declared after protesters threw rocks, bottles and pieces of concrete at federal officers. LAPD reported that rocks were also thrown at its officers, leaving several with minor injuries while taking people into custody. By about 9 p.m., activity in the area had largely calmed and the department's Tactical Alert was lifted.

  • The 'No Kings' protest took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • As of early Sunday, March 29, 2026, the LAPD had confirmed 9 juvenile arrests.

The players

LAPD

The Los Angeles Police Department, which responded to the protest and made arrests.

Federal officers

Law enforcement officers from federal agencies who were also present at the protest.

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What they’re saying

“I spent four years in the Army turning around trying to fight what's happening in our country right now. You've got somebody that is in total power that is overwriting our constitution.”

— Don Napoli, Protester

“I feel like our administration is currently taking us down a path of fascism and I feel like it's destroying our democracy.”

— Patrick Feliciano, Protester

What’s next

The LAPD is still compiling information on the total number of arrests made during the protest and expects to release updated figures once available.

The takeaway

The 'No Kings' protest highlights the deep political divisions in the country, with demonstrators expressing concerns over the current administration's policies and the perceived erosion of democratic norms. The arrests and minor clashes with police underscore the challenges in maintaining peaceful large-scale protests, even as the majority of participants remained peaceful.