No protests from kings Violence breaks out in Los Angeles, Denver, Portland… Tear gas, bottles and thrown stones
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What began as relatively peaceful anti-Kings protests across the country on Saturday then descended into complete chaos, with demonstrators in several parts of the country resorting to violence and police making numerous arrests.
Images from protests in cities like Los Angeles, Denver and Portland show more than 8 million people protesting across the country. President TrumpThe country’s strict immigration policies, skyrocketing costs and America’s war against Iran.
Protesters also took to Trump’s backyard in Palm Beach, Florida, to express their anger at what they perceive as the authoritarian rule of the 47. The Coast Guard was even seen stationed in the area.
At first, things were mostly calm, with protesters making their voices heard by holding anti-Trump signs while calling for his resignation… but then everything took a turn for the worse after protesters clashed with federal agents and counter-protesters in the aforementioned cities.
For example, in Los Angeles, riots began in front of the Department of Homeland Security in the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building, according to Fox News.
Stones, bottles and cement blocks were reportedly thrown at the officers, injuring two officers who required medical treatment. DHS said a few people were arrested for assaulting federal agents.
BREAKING 🚨: Protesters began throwing cement rocks at DHS agents, and DHS agents responded with massive crowd control tactics, including tear gas at the crowd.
Several people injured. pic.twitter.com/p30SB9fZgE @anthonycabassa
Meanwhile, DHS officers were also reportedly attacked by protesters outside the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Video posted on Los Angeles police said several people were arrested for failing to disperse.
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Denver has also seen its share of violence. Federal agents were filmed mixing it up with street protesters as both sides threw smoke bombs at each other. In Portland, federal agents were attacked by masked agitators in front of an ICE building spray-painted with the word “Nazis” on the building.
The No Kings protests dispersed at this time and all traffic closures were lifted.
Tens of thousands of people across the five boroughs peacefully exercised their First Amendment rights, and the NYPD made no arrests related to protests. @NYPDnews
Of course, not all No Kings protests have been this violent… as many marches around the world have been reported to be mostly peaceful. The NYPD even shared an update Saturday as the Big Apple protest dispersed, saying the department made “no arrests related to the protest” as tens of thousands of people across the city marched “peacefully” in the streets.