Dozens Arrested After 'No Kings' Protest in Los Angeles

Police deployed tear gas as some protesters clashed with authorities near a federal detention center.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:18am

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Authorities in Los Angeles made dozens of arrests after a 'No Kings' protest against President Trump's actions and the war in Iran turned confrontational. Police said 74 people were arrested for failing to disperse after the rally ended, and one other person was detained for possessing a weapon. While the protest was mostly peaceful, some protesters threw rocks, bottles, and concrete blocks at officers, leading to the use of tear gas.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' protests have been held across the U.S. and internationally to voice opposition to the Trump administration's policies. The confrontation in Los Angeles highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and protesters, as well as the challenges of maintaining order during large-scale demonstrations.

The details

As hundreds of protesters surrounded a federal complex in downtown Los Angeles, some threw rocks, bottles and broken concrete blocks at officers, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Two officers were injured by the concrete blocks and received medical attention. After police gave a dispersal order, they deployed tear gas when protesters did not comply. Some protesters wearing shields and gas masks picked up the tear gas canisters and tossed them back at police.

  • The protest took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • Police made the arrests on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Andre Andrews Jr.

A Navy veteran and independent journalist who captured video of the Los Angeles rally.

Ezra Levin

The co-executive director of Indivisible, the organization that spearheaded the 'No Kings' events.

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What they’re saying

“Does it make L.A. look bad? No. They're bad actors causing problems, for sure. The peaceful protest was good for the cause. You have the right to do that. But the other people, they were definitely causing problems.”

— Andre Andrews Jr., Navy veteran and independent journalist

“It was powerful. It was historic. It was joyful. It was boisterous. I'd say it went pretty well.”

— Ezra Levin, Co-executive director of Indivisible

What’s next

Police are investigating the incident and may file additional charges against those arrested.

The takeaway

The confrontation in Los Angeles highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining order during large-scale protests, as well as the broader tensions surrounding the 'No Kings' movement and its opposition to the Trump administration's policies.