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No Kings brought out protesters across L.A. region; 75 arrests made in downtown LA
Protesters march along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California for the third wave of nationwide No Kings protests on March 28, 2026.
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Demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday in a number of communities across the L.A. region for the latest No Kings protests.
In Pasadena, hundreds of demonstrators started their march at Pasadena City College in the morning, which ended with a rally at Pasadena City Hall.
The energy was joyous, as a large truck with live musicians led people in protest. Many participants said they thought it was important to show up to voice their opposition against the actions of the federal government.
“Especially things like taking away rights from trans people and sending people to ICE detention,” said Tatiana Becker of Pasadena, who now lives in London, England. “This country is not one that I recognize, and I remain an American voter, an American taxpayer."
Before the start of the march, organizers stressed the importance of a nonviolent demonstration. Students, seniors, parents with their children and pets cheered as drivers along Colorado Boulevard honked in support.
“We're here to voice our opinion, and provide numbers," South Pasadena resident Irene Barry said. "We just need to come out in numbers, make sure everybody knows that most people aren't happy with the situation."
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Downtown protest
Meanwhile, in Downtown L.A., between 50,000 and 100,000 people were expected in what No Kings organizers said was one of the largest demonstrations in the region.
Protesters met at Gloria Molina Grand Park and City Hall beginning at 2 p.m., with a march scheduled to loop back to the same location.
As the evening went on, some protesters continued to the Metropolitan Detention Center on Alameda, between Aliso and Temple.
LAPD officials issued a dispersal order around 5:30 p.m. in that area, warning protesters to leave or be arrested. Less-than-lethal weapons were deployed.
An LAPD spokesperson told LAist they made a total of 75 arrests — including eight minors — with no reported injuries among those taken into custody.
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The Department of Homeland Security claimed two federal officers were hit by cement blocks thrown by protesters and required medical attention.
By 8 p.m., the tactical alert was lifted after police cleared most demonstrators from the area.
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