Police Clash with 'No Kings Day' Protesters in Downtown L.A. Amid Unlawful Assembly

Tensions escalated in No Kings Day protests as police declared an unlawful assembly in Downtown Los Angeles, leading to confrontations with demonstrators near the Metropolitan Detention Center.

• On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Police Department declared an unlawful assembly in Downtown Los Angeles as protesters gathered near the Metropolitan Detention Center.
• Demonstrators gathered at Alameda Street and Aliso Street, accusing law enforcement of escalating tensions following earlier peaceful rallies during the No Kings Day protests.
• The situation intensified when law enforcement deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd, resulting in confrontations between police and protesters in Southern California.