75 Arrested Following Clashes at Los Angeles 'No Kings' Protest

By Jeremy Louwerse

*Published March 30, 2026*

Los Angeles police arrested 75 people, including eight juveniles, on Saturday evening after a group refused to disperse following a "No Kings" protest outside a Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles.

The incident occurred around 5:28 p.m. local time, when approximately 200 protesters gathered near the facility, where Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents were stationed. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), protesters shook metal gates protecting the complex and threw objects including rocks, bottles, and pieces of concrete at officers.

DHS reported that two federal officers were struck by cement blocks and received medical treatment for minor injuries. LAPD officers in riot gear arrived, and DHS personnel deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd. Videos from the scene showed protesters waving Palestinian flags and other banners while some threw objects toward DHS agents.

Of the 75 arrests, LAPD specified that 66 adults and eight juveniles were detained for failure to disperse, with one adult arrested for possession of a dagger. Protesters resisted some arrests, leading to disorder in the streets outside the detention center.

Among those arrested was a woman dressed in green body paint, a foam crown, and chains, portraying a version of the Statue of Liberty. She was handcuffed and led away by LAPD officers. Images of her arrest circulated widely on social media.

The woman uses the Instagram handle "that.vvitch" and has over 12,000 followers. Her profile describes her as "just trying to survive late stage capitalism." In recent posts, she criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for installing gates on downtown freeway offramps hours before the protest, stating, "Those gates are not about our protection, they are about control."

She also posted criticism of Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, after Kirk was appointed as an advisor to the Air Force Academy board. The post questioned Kirk's qualifications and referred to her as "the world's happiest widow." Another image showed the woman in the same costume in front of the Washington Monument. Requests for comment from her regarding the arrest were not immediately returned.

The "No Kings" protests occurred nationwide on Saturday, organized as nonviolent actions opposing President Donald Trump's policies, including deportations and the ongoing war with Iran. Organizers described the events as the "largest single-day nonviolent protest in modern American history," claiming participation from at least 8 million people at more than 3,300 rallies across all 50 states. Independent estimates indicated over 4 million participants at approximately 2,100 locations.

In Malibu, California, actor Doug Emhoff, husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, attended a "No Kings" rally near the couple's $8.15 million home in the Point Dume area. The 4,000-square-foot property features four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a heated pool, an in-ground spa, and a fire pit. Emhoff was photographed interacting with attendees.

Comedian Kathy Griffin, known for past anti-Trump activism including a 2017 incident involving a mock severed head of then-President Trump, also attended the Malibu event. She posted on Instagram: "Malibu had a great turnout today. Power to the people!!" Griffin held a sign referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as "Trump’s Lawless Militia."

Other celebrities and public figures, including actor Robert De Niro and New York Attorney General Letitia James, were reported at various "No Kings" rallies. Demonstrators nationwide criticized Trump's policies, rising living costs, and the Iran conflict.

The "No Kings" movement has held major demonstrations in June 2025, October 2025, and March 2026. At some events, counter-protests occurred. In Dallas, police separated "No Kings" demonstrators from "Pro America" counter-demonstrators carrying flags and what appeared to be automatic weapons. Video showed a protester being arrested amid shouting, including one individual yelling an expletive at the counter-protesters.

One incident involved a plane flying a banner over crowds reading, "Not a King – He’s your daddy," interpreted as support for Trump and a reference to the protest slogan.

Harris recently canceled several promotional events in California for her memoir "107 Days" amid controversy over taxpayer-funded security.

The LAPD and DHS provided details on the Los Angeles incident Sunday, confirming the arrest totals and injuries. No further injuries to protesters were reported in official statements from the incident.

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