Fact check: Were there any arrests or incidents during the June 14, 2025 'no kings' protests?

1. Summary of the results

The June 14, 2025 'No Kings' protests saw significant incidents and arrests across multiple U.S. cities. While some locations reported peaceful demonstrations, like initial reports from Chicago's Loop area ^[1], there were numerous confrontations and arrests nationwide:

• Washington D.C.: Approximately 60 protesters were arrested for pushing down a bike rack and crossing police lines ^[2]
• Los Angeles: Police used batons, tear gas, and flash-bang grenades to disperse crowds ^[2]
• Virginia: An SUV drove through protesters in Culpeper, causing injuries ^[2]
• Multiple locations: Federal forces engaged in confrontations with protesters, resulting in injuries, including harm to six mounted law enforcement horses ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The protests were part of a much larger nationwide movement spanning over 1,500 U.S. cities ^[3]. The demonstrations were specifically organized to oppose President Trump's military parade ^[3], a crucial context missing from the original question.

In Los Angeles, specific details show that:

• Protests affected multiple districts including the Civic Center, Historic Core, and Financial District ^[4]
• Demonstrators specifically targeted federal buildings, with crowds booing Marines and National Guard members ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question's narrow focus on "arrests and incidents" might lead to an incomplete understanding of the events. Several important aspects need consideration:

• Scale: The protests were not isolated events but part of a coordinated nationwide movement ^[3]
• Preventive measures: Some businesses took precautionary measures, such as boarding up storefronts, even in areas where no major incidents occurred ^[1]
• Multiple perspectives: While some sources focus on violence and arrests, others emphasize peaceful aspects of the protests, suggesting potential bias depending on the reporting source's perspective
• Law enforcement response: The varying levels of force used by police in different cities, from simple crowd control to tear gas and flash-bang grenades, suggests different approaches to handling the protests ^{[2] [4]}