Fact check: Were there any arrests or legal consequences from the no kings protests in June 2025?

1. Summary of the results

Yes, there were significant arrests and legal consequences from the "No Kings" protests in June 2025 across multiple cities. The evidence shows:

Denver: 17 people were arrested on charges including resisting arrest, obstruction of streets, failure to obey a lawful order, and unlawful throwing of projectiles ^[1].

Austin: 12 individuals were arrested with charges including interfering with public duties, felony graffiti, disobeying a police officer, and felony assault of a peace officer. Additionally, three police officers were injured during these protests ^[2].

Los Angeles County: While specific arrest numbers weren't provided, sources confirm that arrests occurred after a group of "agitators" began assaulting deputies ^[3].

Salt Lake City: A shooting incident occurred during the protests, resulting in one person being critically injured and a person of interest being taken into custody ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about the scale and nature of these protests:

• The protests were described as "largely peaceful" in Austin despite the arrests and injuries ^[2], suggesting that arrests represented a small fraction of participants
• At least 25,000 people were expected to gather in downtown LA alone ^[5], indicating the protests were massive events where arrests affected a tiny percentage of participants
• The protests were organized to counter Trump's military parade and policies ^{[6] [7]}, providing political context for the demonstrations
• National Guard troops were deployed in Texas in response to the protests ^[7], showing significant government mobilization
• Governor DeSantis issued warnings to drivers in Florida about their legal rights if they felt threatened by protesters ^[8], indicating state-level political responses

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question appears neutral and factual, simply asking about arrests and legal consequences. However, it lacks context that could lead to misunderstanding:

• The question doesn't acknowledge the massive scale of the protests, which could make the arrest numbers seem more significant than they were proportionally
• It omits the political nature of the protests as opposition to Trump's policies, which is crucial context for understanding the government response
• The question doesn't mention that protests occurred in multiple major cities simultaneously, suggesting a coordinated national movement rather than isolated incidents
• It fails to note that despite arrests, the protests were characterized as "largely peaceful" ^[2], which could lead to assumptions about widespread violence