The largely peaceful protests during the "No Kings Day" demonstration in downtown Los Angeles took an intense turn in the afternoon. Police ordered the crowd to disperse at about 4:15 p.m. PDT near Alameda Street and Temple Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Division.

Roberto Reveles, a prominent Latino civil rights leader, spoke to the crowd about the state’s past with racism and immigration enforcement. His organization, Somos America, led one of the largest civil rights marches in the state’s history and won a lawsuit against then-Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for racial profiling.

There are numerous protests planned in Arizona for "No Kings" Day. Here's what people can expect at the events.

Protester Chris Francis discusses why he's participating in the "No Kings" rally at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on June 14, 2025.

Arizona leaders are warning people who participate in Saturday’s “No Kings” protests to exercise their First Amendment rights peacefully.

No Kings Day of Defiance” rallies protesting President Donald Trump’s policies will take place Saturday across the U. S.

Another protest hit the streets of Tucson. Over 2,000 “No Kings” protests were planned today in major cities and small towns across the country including multiple here in southern Arizona.

Here are some of the top Arizona news stories from June 13-15, including thousands of people gathering for "No Kings" demonstrations.