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A video capturing a tense moment during the “No Kings” rally in Los Angeles on Saturday shows protesters hurling cement bricks at police officers. This unsettling scene underscores the volatility of the protests that unfolded near the federal building.
The footage, shared by conservative media figure Andy Ngo, depicts two masked individuals, one carrying a Mexican flag, breaking a large cement pole into smaller pieces. They then threw these pieces at LAPD officers who were working to manage the crowd gathered in front of a detention center adjacent to the federal building.
This unrest was part of a broader wave of demonstrations occurring across the nation. In response to the escalating situation, the LAPD declared a citywide tactical alert around 5 p.m., triggered by “incidents occurring on Alameda between Aliso and Temple,” close to the federal Metropolitan Detention Center.
Approximately two hundred demonstrators gathered at the location, engaging in confrontations with the police. They aggressively shook the metal gates placed as barriers and shouted profanities at the officers stationed there.
Additional footage from Los Angeles shows protesters waving Palestinian and various other flags while throwing objects at agents from the Department of Homeland Security, further highlighting the chaotic atmosphere of the day.
DHS personnel deployed tear gas as LAPD officers in riot gear arrived to control the situation. Protesters resisted arrests, creating chaotic scenes in the streets outside the detention center.
Police arrested 70 people in relation to the protests yesterday. It is unclear if the duo in the video were among those arrested.
LAPD also reported that rocks were thrown at officers, leaving several with minor injuries while taking people into custody.
As of Sunday morning, no updates on charges, or identifications have been made. Los Angeles police said they are still working to confirm the total number of arrests
By early Sunday, cops said nine juveniles were arrested for refusing to disperse — but all were quickly released back into their parents’ custody according to ABC7.
Organizers behind the nationwide “No Kings” movement are claiming a massive turnout, calling Saturday the “largest single-day nonviolent protest in modern American history.” They say at least 8 million people flooded more than 3,300 rallies spanning all 50 states.
From coast to coast, demonstrators took aim at Donald Trump, blasting his policies, soaring living costs and the ongoing war with Iran, as crowds packed streets in a sweeping show of dissent.
Celebrities and public figures, including actor Robert De Niro and state Attorney General Letitia James, were reportedly present at various rallies.
The No Kings rally is a recurring, nationwide protest movement in the U.S., with major demonstrations occurring in June 2025, October 2025, and a third, larger wave in March 2026.