No Kings rallies: Los Angeles police arrest 74 after tear gas near federal detention centre

Authorities in Los Angeles used tear gas near a federal detention centre and arrested 74 people after a dispersal order following a No Kings rally. Police also detained one person on suspicion of possessing a dagger. Organisers said more than 3,100 protests were registered across all 50 US states, with demonstrations also held in Europe.

Police used tear gas near a federal detention centre in downtown Los Angeles. The action came after a No Kings rally ended on Saturday. Officials then ordered crowds to disperse. Los Angeles police said 74 people were arrested on Sunday. The arrests followed a weekend of protests against President Donald Trumps actions and the war in Iran.

Police said the 74 arrests were for failing to follow the dispersal order. One other person was detained on suspicion of having a weapon. Police described the weapon as a dagger. The arrests stood out because most rallies were peaceful. Organisers said more than 3,100 events were registered across all 50 US states.

No Kings rallies draw millions across the United States

Protests stretched from New York City to Driggs in eastern Idaho. New York City sits in a solidly blue state with almost 8.5 million residents. Driggs has fewer than 2,000 people. President Trump carried Idaho with 66 per cent of the vote in 2024. US organisers said earlier No Kings rallies drew over 5 million in June and 7 million in October.

Ezra Levin of Indivisible, which helped lead the events, said demonstrations occurred abroad too. Levin said rallies took place in more than a dozen other countries. Levin estimated at least 8 million people joined Saturday’s events. "It was powerful. It was historic. It was joyful. It was boisterous,\" Levin said Sunday. \"Id say it went pretty well.\"

No Kings rallies in Los Angeles turn tense near federal complex

The US Department of Homeland Security described clashes near a federal complex in downtown Los Angeles. DHS said hundreds of protesters surrounded the site. Some threw rocks, bottles, and broken concrete blocks at officers. DHS said two officers were hit by concrete blocks. DHS said the injuries were not confirmed, and officers received medical attention.

Andre Andrews Jr, a Navy veteran and independent journalist, said tear gas followed the dispersal order. Andrews said police fired canisters when protesters did not leave. Andrews said some protesters wore shields and gas masks across a fence. Andrews said they picked up the canisters and threw them back. Andrews said concrete barriers were broken and thrown at authorities.

\"Does it make LA look bad? No. Theyre bad actors causing problems, for sure,\" Andrews said. \"The peaceful protest was good for the cause. You have the right to do that. But the other people, they were definitely causing problems.\" Police said those arrested included eight juveniles. Police also detained a woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty.

No Kings rallies see arrests and dispersal orders in Denver

In Denver, police said a smaller group blocked a road and refused to move. The Denver police department posted on the social platform X. Police said it declared an unlawful assembly. Police also said smoke canisters were used. At least eight people were arrested. Police later arrested a ninth person, saying that person threw objects.

In Minnesota, a main event was held on the Capitol lawn in St Paul. It featured Bruce Springsteen as the headliner. Organisers said the programme marked resistance to Trumps aggressive immigration enforcement. Across cities and small towns, most gatherings stayed peaceful. The weekend still included some arrests and clashes after dispersal orders.

With inputs from PTI