Anti-ICE protests turn violent in Los Angeles
Anti-ICE protesters blocked the entrance to a federal building in downtown Los Angeles, and authorities responded with tear gas and less-lethal projectiles.
Anti-Trump administration protests are also coming to Southern California as part of the massive nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations scheduled for Saturday, March 28th.
Organizers say more than 3,000 events have already been planned for March 28, in what they predict will be “one of the largest single-day, nonviolent, nationwide protests in U.S. history.” In Southern California, dozens of demonstrations are planned in Los Angeles County alone.
Los Angeles was the site of protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in January and protests against the U.S.-Iranian conflict earlier this month.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the March 28 protests.
What is the “No Kings” protest and what does it mean?
In June 2025, a large number of Californians participated in the “No Kings Day” protests planned for the same day, which included 250 members of the U.S. Army.th Anniversary Celebration – An expensive parade that was also held on the president’s birthday. A few months later, in October, a new wave of nationwide “No Kings” protests erupted.
“The president believes his rules are absolute,” according to the No Kings website. “But America has no king, and we will not back down from chaos, corruption, and brutality. Our peace movement is growing. ‘No King’ is not just a slogan; it is the foundation on which our country was built.”
No Kings said the core principle behind all events held under its banner is a “commitment to nonviolent action.”
“On March 28, we will come together to show that our communities reject corruption, senseless wars, and division,” Move On Civic Action Executive Director Katie Bethel said in a statement. “Instead, we welcome immigrants, believe in the rule of law, and support an economy that works for everyone.”
MoveOn is one of a number of organizations whose leaders have expressed support for the large protests planned for March 28th. Examples include the American Civil Liberties Union, the Service Workers International Union, and the Human Rights Campaign.
“More of us than ever will rise up because America does not belong to the strong or to those who rule through fear,” Bethel said. “It belongs to our people.”
‘No Kings’ protests are happening near you: see where events and rallies are planned
This is where the “No Kings” protests are planned in Southern California: Bakersfield and all of south. This is according to the online map where events are posted, with some areas having multiple “No Kings” events listed.
- alhambra
- old alder
- changed
- anaheim
- bakersfield
- Baldwin Park
- beaumont
- beverly hills
- big bear lake
- Borrego Springs
- burbank
- carlsbad
- carpinteria
- Chino Hills
- chula vista
- claremont
- crown
- covina
- crest line
- culver city
- cajon
- center
- second
- escondido
- dana point
- fallbrook
- fontana
- Frasier Park
- glendale
- hawthorn
- hemet
- huntington beach
- Idyllwild
- indio
- irvine
- joshua tree
- laguna beach
- laguna woods
- habra
- La Jolla
- Lake Elsinore
- lakewood
- table
- Leveque
- lompoc
- long beach
- Los Angeles
- Linwood
- malibu
- menifee
- monterey park
- monrovia
- newport beach
- north hollywood
- northridge
- ocean side
- Ojai
- Ontario
- orange
- palmdale
- palm desert
- palm springs
- paramount
- pasadena
- Ramona
- bernardo ranch
- Rancho Cucamonga
- redlands
- riverside
- san bernardino
- st clement
- san diego
- San Dimas
- San Marco
- santa ana
- santa barbara
- Santa Clarita
- santa monica
- seal beach
- Simi Valley
- solvang
- studio city
- Tehachapi
- temecula
- Thousand Oaks
- topanga
- torrance
- highlands
- valley center
- Ventura
- victor building
- Vista
- west hollywood
- westminster
- Whittier
- woodland hills
- light wood
What time is the Norkings event?
“No Kings” protests in Southern California will begin at various times on March 28, according to an online event map, with some events scheduled for 10 a.m. and others scheduled into the afternoon.
When will President Trump leave office?
The protests occurred during the second year of the president’s second term. The last full year of President Trump’s second term will be in 2028. That year, voters will choose the next president, who will take office in January 2029.
Paris Barraza is a reporter covering Los Angeles and Southern California for the USA TODAY Network. please contact her pbarraza@usatodayco.com.
