'No Kings' protests: Tensions rise in LA as crowd hurls concrete, police allege

More than 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests were held on Saturday, organizers said.

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Last updated: Sunday, June 15, 2025 1:50AM GMT
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Saturday marked the first full day of Marines on duty in Los Angeles, one week after protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ignited in LA and spread to other cities across the U.S., including New York City, San Francisco, Boston, and Austin, Texas.

Meanwhile, more than 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests were held across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the Trump administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C., organizers said. More than 5 million people participated, according to organizers.

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Jun 12, 2025, 12:45 AM

Timeline: How ICE raids sparked LA protests

As demonstrations continue in Los Angeles and spread to other cities across California and the nation, watch the video for a timeline on how the conflict has unfolded.

With migrant communities already living in fear amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles sparked days of protests.
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Jun 13, 2025, 9:00 PM GMT

Anti-ICE protests mostly peaceful in Anaheim as LAPD makes more arrests in DTLA

As anti-ICE protests continue popping up all across Southern California, video from Anaheim Thursday night showed demonstrators near Angel Stadium carrying signs and chanting.

Flash bangs and fireworks were also heard.

Anaheim police said there were no arrests related to this demonstration and that no use of force was used.

Meanwhile, the late-night curfew in downtown Los Angeles has been extended and will take place each night through the weekend - which is impact some events in that area.

Forty-nine people were arrested in downtown L.A. on Thursday night: 33 for failure to disperse, 13 arrests for curfew violation, one for resisting a police officer and one for pointing a laser at an airship, the LAPD said.

One person was arrested on a robbery warrant following a detention for curfew, police said.

Over 500 people have been arrested in Los Angeles since the protests began one week ago.

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Jun 13, 2025, 8:07 PM GMT

California councilmember shares unverified claims of possible ICE raid

A member of the Fresno City Council claims ICE agents will raid a popular Fresno County swap meet this weekend.

His comments are spreading like wildfire on social media, stoking fear among the immigration population.

On Thursday, Councilmember Miguel Arias warned the public to stay away from the Cherry Avenue Auction because ICE would be carrying out a raid operation.

Those comments quickly circulated on social media. The response was so overwhelming it prompted Cherry Avenue Auction to post updates to its 3,200 followers on Instagram Thursday afternoon.

A spokesperson for ICE sent the following statement in regards to Councilmember Arias' claim:

To ensure the safety of our personnel, ICE does not confirm or discuss the existence or status of operations. The agency publicly announces the results of operations when appropriate. As part of its routine operations, ICE arrests aliens who commit crimes and other individuals who have violated our nation's immigration laws. All aliens in violation of U.S. immigration law may be subject to arrest, detention and, if found removable by final order, removal from the United States, regardless of nationality.

The City of Fresno said it is not aware of any immigration enforcement action taking place this weekend at the Cherry Auction. The Fresno County Sheriff's says it encourages the public not to spread messages about pending immigration operations.

Communities across the state have been gripped by fear as a wave of ICE raids led to detentions of immigrant families and sparked protests.

Farm bureaus in Fresno, Tulare and Kern Counties say no ICE raids have been confirmed in the Central Valley.

For more on the councilmember's allegations, visit the full story here.

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Jun 13, 2025, 5:15 PM GMT

49 arrested in LA on Thursday night

Forty-nine people were arrested in downtown LA on Thursday night: 33 for failure to disperse, 13 arrests for curfew violation, one for resisting a police officer and one for pointing a laser at an airship, the LAPD said.

Members of the Sheriff's Response Team attempt to control protesters in downtown as demonstrations continue, June 12, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Members of the Sheriff's Response Team attempt to control protesters in downtown as demonstrations continue, June 12, 2025, in Los Angeles.

One person was arrested on a robbery warrant following a detention for curfew, police said.

Over 500 people have been arrested in LA since the protests began one week ago.

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Jun 13, 2025, 4:40 PM GMT

4 detainees remain unaccounted for following unrest at NJ ICE facility

Four detainees at an immigration detention center in New Jersey remain unaccounted for on Friday, according to law enforcement officials, following what the city's mayor referred to as an "uprising" at the facility.

Federal officials have told local law enforcement in New Jersey that the four detainees have escaped, officials told ABC News. A be-on-the-lookout notice has been issued and a search is ongoing.

The detainees were being held at Delaney Hall in Newark, a privately owned facility that has been contracted out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Protesters outside a New Jersey federal immigration detention center locked arms and pushed against barricades