Massive 'No Kings' protest in LA ends with arrests and injuries
A large protest against Trump administration policies took place in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. Organisers had expected up to 50,000 people at the 'No Kings' rally, marking the biggest demonstration since the movement began last year. Preparations included closing freeway ramps and deploying extra police officers in the area. The rally started at 2 p.m. at Gloria Molina Grand Park. Similar events were held across the US, with over 3,100 protests planned in cities like St. Paul, Chicago, and various state capitols. The demonstrations focused on opposition to the Iran war and immigration policies under President Trump.
By 5:30 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department issued a dispersal order. Officers warned the crowd to leave or face arrest. Earlier, crews had installed gates on the 101 Freeway ramps at Los Angeles Street to manage the march route. Two federal officers were injured after being struck by cement blocks. Both required medical treatment. Police later arrested two individuals for assaulting federal law enforcement, a felony charge. The tactical alert was lifted around 8 p.m. once most demonstrators had cleared the area. Mayor Karen Bass described the protest as 'democracy in action.' Meanwhile, President Trump and other Republican leaders have repeatedly dismissed the 'No Kings' rallies as insignificant.
The demonstration ended with multiple arrests and injuries. Authorities had prepared for large crowds, and the event followed similar protests held in June and October. The scale of Saturday's rally made it the largest in the movement's history.
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