Violent Clashes Erupt After 'No Kings' Rally in Los Angeles

Protesters attacked a federal courthouse, throwing concrete blocks at DHS agents after a downtown march

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:50am

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A group of protesters who attended the Los Angeles 'No Kings' rally turned violent after the organized march, laying siege to the United States Courthouse just blocks from City Hall. The protesters threw large chunks of concrete at Department of Homeland Security agents trying to protect the building from the mob of attackers.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' rallies held across the country have become a flashpoint for tensions over U.S. military action in Iran and calls to abolish ICE. This incident in Los Angeles highlights the potential for these protests to escalate into violent confrontations with law enforcement.

The details

Video captured by an independent journalist showed a crowd of protesters, some wearing protective gear, launching concrete projectiles towards the federal courthouse and the DHS agents staged inside. The violence occurred after a splinter group from the main 'No Kings' rally march walked to the courthouse and began the attack. DHS agents were able to keep the attackers at bay after launching tear gas into the crowd.

  • The 'No Kings' rally and march in Los Angeles took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The violent attack on the federal courthouse occurred shortly after the conclusion of the downtown march.

The players

Julio Rosas

An independent journalist who captured video of the violent clashes at the federal courthouse.

Bill Essayli

The United States Attorney for the Central District of California, who announced the arrests of several individuals involved in the assaults on officers protecting the federal facility.

Randy Clark

A 32-year veteran of the United States Border Patrol who retired as the Division Chief for Law Enforcement Operations.

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What they’re saying

“This was an offshoot group of the No Kings protesters, who moved directly to the federal building as if this attack had been planned.”

— Julio Rosas, Independent Journalist

“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.”

— Bill Essayli, United States Attorney for the Central District of California

What’s next

The United States Attorney's office has promised more arrests as they continue to investigate the violent incident at the federal courthouse.

The takeaway

The escalation of violence at the 'No Kings' rally in Los Angeles underscores the growing tensions surrounding the U.S. military action in Iran and the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement. This incident highlights the need for better coordination between protest organizers and law enforcement to prevent such confrontations from occurring.