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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Seattle mayor urges peaceful protests, warns against fueling Trump narrative
The Brief Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is urging peaceful protests in Seattle, saying violence is what Trump wants to "spin his false narrative" about the city. An anti-ICE rally is set to take place on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Cal Anderson Park. A national "NO KINGS" demonstration is planned for Saturday, President Trump's birthday. SEATTLE - Mayor Bruce Harrell is urging Seattle protesters to remain peaceful, warning that violence and property damage would reinforce a narrative President Donald Trump could use to misrepresent the city. As the nation witnesses violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement in Los Angeles, people in other cities, like Seattle, are holding similar rallies in solidarity. This week alone, Seattle has already seen anti-ICE demonstrations at the Federal Building and pro-Palestine rallies at the U-District light rail station urging the University of Washington to cut ties with Boeing due to the company's military contracts with Israel. More protests are expected in the coming days. "The Trump administration's actions in Los Angeles are an extreme and egregious overreach of federal authority meant to escalate tensions and distract from his failures to live up to the promises he hasn't delivered on," the Mayor wrote in part. "We disagree with Trump's ICE policy of mass deportations that has already been on full display in American communities with arrests, detentions, and deportations often occurring in violation of due process." An anti-ICE rally is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Seattle's Cal Anderson Park, calling on the federal government to stop the deportations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). What they're saying "The people of Los Angeles and surrounding areas have taken a courageous stand against Trump's reign of terror targeting immigrant families," wrote Party of Socialism and Liberation (PSL) wrote in an Instagram post. "In response, the administration has falsely labeled those taking to the streets in protest of the brutal war on immigrants as "rioters" and called in thousands of National Guard soldiers for a crackdown." The PSL called on protesters not to "let this repression intimidate" the community and encouraged Antifa to "invade Seattle" on Wednesday. Amid recent violence in Los Angeles, Harrell reiterated that violent actions would only serve to justify Trump's policies. "Seattle strongly supports the First Amendment rights of our residents, and we encourage residents to stand up for their values peacefully," Mayor Harrell wrote. "There is no room for violence. Violence and property damage are exactly what Trump wants to spin his false narrative of our city." Major anti-Trump demonstrations are scheduled across the U.S. on Saturday, June 14, including several in Washington state. The "NO KINGS" campaign is promoting a national day of action to protest what it calls the "increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption" of the Trump administration. The event coincides with President Trump's birthday and is intended to counter a planned military parade in Washington, D.C. What they're saying "In America, we don't put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies," read a statement from NO KINGS organizers. "We've watched as they've cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They've done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies." In addition to the protest at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle, demonstrations are planned in: Everett Tacoma Olympia Vancouver Spokane Other cities across the state The Source Information in this story comes from an official statement from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, SUPER UW, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, "NO KINGS" demonstration organizers and original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle. Travis Decker manhunt: 'Remote' areas of 5 WA counties told to lock doors Former Army squadmate shares insight into Travis Decker's military past Miles Hudson found guilty on 2 counts of reckless driving in Seattle Key figures from Bryan Kohberger's youth summoned to Idaho for student murders trial Rochester dog training facility owner accused of killing employee during video shoot To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Washington Post
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
L.A. protesters defy curfew as demonstrations continue
National L.A. protesters defy curfew as demonstrations continue June 11, 2025 | 12:25 PM GMT The Post's Erin Patrick O'Connor reported from Los Angeles on the evening of June 10, where protesters gathered outside the Federal Building, defying a curfew order.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Flag burning outside a barricaded Seattle federal building
Dozens of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters face off with Federal police at the Henry M Jackson Federal Building on first street. The protest that started early Tuesday afternoon and has now continued into the night with no indication of protesters backing down. The group members alleged this confrontation began after immigration attorneys and the public weren't allowed in the building Tuesday morning. The anti-ICE group was seen throwing dozens of e-bikes and scooters in front of the Jackson Federal Building piling them up at doors and the exit to the building parking garage. The build-up of bikes and scooters that were zip tied together to create a barricade outside the building to slow down an ICE bus from leaving. This protest comes as Seattle's Police Chief said in a city police committee meeting Tuesday night, he vows to protect Seattle residents' First Amendment rights. He also spoke on how SPD will handle protests in response to immigration enforcement by the federal government. In the meeting on Tuesday, Barnes spoke about reducing crime and increasing community engagement with SPD. After, Barnes was asked how SPD would handle protests under his leadership in response the protest in Los Angeles and here in Seattle. Barnes said he would do everything he could to protect Seattle residents and their First Amendment rights. 'What that means is at some point, I will probably go to jail and be in prison because we have an administration that has threatened to jail politicians,' Barnes said. Mayor Bruce Harrell appointed Chief Barnes on Dec. 20 of last year. The safety committee meeting appearance was part of Barnes' confirmation as police chief. KIRO7 has reached out to ICE about this protest, and they've released a statement saying that they respect the constitutional rights of all people to peacefully protest and that the agency remains committed to performing it's immigration enforcement mission.
Washington Post
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
L.A. protesters express anger, demand justice
National L.A. protesters express anger, demand justice June 10, 2025 | 1:15 PM GMT Protesters gathered outside the Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles on June 9, sharing their anger towards the ICE raids and demanded justice.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Unlawful assembly declared in downtown LA as protests escalate
Protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles escalated on Sunday as US President Donald Trump called to "bring in the troops". Rising unrest saw a major freeway blocked and a row of self-driving cars set on fire as law enforcement used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bangs to control the crowd. Police called downtown LA an "unlawful assembly" area at 23:15 local time on Sunday (07:15 BST on Monday) after three days of protests and dozens of arrests. Demonstrations began outside the Federal Building, in downtown LA, on Friday after it emerged Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were carrying out raids across the city. California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with the LA mayor Karen Bass, said in separate comments on Saturday that they believed local police could handle the protests. But on Saturday night, after two days of clashes between demonstrators and immigration authorities, Trump went against Newsom's wishes and ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard. On Sunday morning, the first group of troops began arriving in the city, staging outside a detention centre where illegal immigrants are taken once detained. Newsom called Trump's decision to deploy soldiers "illegal" and "immoral" and threatened to sue the administration. "Donald Trump has created the conditions you see on your TV tonight... he's putting fuel on this fire," he said in an interview with MSNBC on Sunday evening as tensions flared. "[It's] an unconstitutional act, and we're going to test that theory with a lawsuit tomorrow," Newsom added. Typically, a state's National Guard force is activated at the request of the governor. In this case, Trump has circumvented that step by invoking a specific provision of the US Code of Armed Services titled 10 U.S.C. 12406, which lists three circumstances under which the president can "federalise" the National Guard. Pockets of the city were thrown into chaos on Sunday night, with repeated bangs heard as police faced off with protesters. Many of those involved were carrying Mexican flags or signs deriding federal immigration authorities, who arrested 118 unauthorised immigrants across LA on Friday - according to CBS, which cited information from ICE. Follow live coverage of the protests Everything we know about what's happened in LA How LA erupted over rumours of immigration raid at a hardware store British photographer injured by 'plastic bullet' in LA protests Trump's intervention in LA is a political fight he is eager to have A row of self-driving Waymo vehicles - that serve as taxis in LA - had their tyres slashed, windows smashed and exteriors spray painted before they were torched by protesters. Multiple patrol vehicles blocking a highway were damaged when protesters hurled objects - including E-scooters - at them. Fires were started across the city as protesters lit large fireworks. Several businesses reported looting late in the night, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said. Many downtown streets were littered with debris, glass, cinder blocks and burn marks. Buildings were covered in new graffiti, much of which contained graphic language against immigration enforcement. In one particularly chaotic scene, a van driving erratically veered into a large group of protesters and appeared to hit several people. The driver, who was shirtless, was later arrested and police said he would face multiple charges. The same day, an Australian news reporter was filmed being struck by what appeared to be a rubber bullet fired by law enforcement. And a British photographer underwent emergency surgery after being struck in the leg by another non-lethal bullet. The BBC has asked the LAPD for comment. Police said they made 27 arrests, on top of the 29 on Saturday. Separately, at least 60 people were taken in at related protests in San Francisco. On his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump called for an end to the protests. In one post, he wrote: "Looking really bad in L.A. BRING IN THE TROOPS!!!" It is unclear which troops Trump was referring to as National Guard soldiers have already arrived, following his instruction. On Saturday evening, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to activate the US Marine Corps if protests persisted. He posted on X: "Under President Trump, violence & destruction against federal agents & federal facilities will NOT be tolerated. It's COMMON SENSE. The @DeptofDefense is mobilizing the National Guard IMMEDIATELY to support federal law enforcement in Los Angeles. And, if violence continues, active duty Marines at Camp Pendleton will also be mobilized - they are on high alert." Jose Barrera, the national vice president of the League of United Latin American citizens (LULAC), told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the White House wanted "to create civic unrest" in LA. Barrera said there was "no need" for Trump to deploy the National Guard when there are 17,000 police personnel in the city. He says deploying the troops "increases tensions" and confrontation, which set a "dangerous precedent". In a statement, the White House said that Trump "rightfully stepped in to restore law and order because of Gavin Newsom's feckless leadership and his refusal to stop the violent attacks on American law enforcement".
