Tens of thousands gather at 'No Kings' protests in Seattle

SEATTLE - Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration took place on Saturday in hundreds of cities across the U.S., including several in Seattle and Washington state.

What we know:

The "No Kings" demonstration is a nationwide day of protests challenging what organizers call "authoritarian excesses and corruption" by the Trump administration. The demonstrations emphasize that "in America, we don't put up with would-be kings," highlighting concerns over crackdowns on free speech and defiance of the courts.

On Saturday, June 14, scheduled rallies will also coincide with Trump's birthday — and will run counter to Trump's military parade planned in Washington, D.C.

Local perspective:

In Seattle, two separate rallies are set from noon-3 p.m.

• A protest will take place at the University of Washington's Red Square.
• A second protest is planned at Cal Anderson Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
• More protests popped up around surrounding cities. In Kirkland, Indivisible Eastside reports over 5,000 people joined together at Marina Park.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell urged protesters to remain peaceful, warning that violence and property damage would reinforce a narrative President Donald Trump could use to misrepresent the city.

Below are live updates of the "No Kings" rallies on Saturday, June 14 in Seattle and other cities in Washington state:

5:30 p.m.: Tukwila Police Department issues statement

Representatives for TPD released a statement explaining the circumstances leading up to the deployment of tear gas during Saturday's protest near a Department of Homeland Security building. 

The department stated that they were exercising their jurisdiction and authority for a section of streets of sidewalks in front of the DHS building. They reportedly ordered the area to be cleared, saying those who remained would be arrested. While the department says many of the demonstrators followed those commands, some stayed behind.

"Officers gave numerous loud and clear verbal commands via PA for those blocking the south entrance/exit of  the facility to move away from the drive or be subject to arrest. Many in the crowd complied with those commands and moved out of the drive to the sidewalk where they continued to exercise their first amendment right to peacefully protests. 

We thank those who complied with our verbal commands and exited the drive.
Unfortunately, a contingent of demonstrators refused to move out of the roadway. Most of those refusing to move were carrying shields and dressed in all black as pictured."

4:30 p.m.: Tear gas deployed in Tukwila 

Law enforcement has deployed tear gas at a group of protesters outside the Department of Homeland Security building in Tukwila.

2:15 p.m.: Seattle police say no reports of property damage

Seattle police said the march heading to Seattle Center is about 1.5 miles long, and also said there weren't any reports of property damage. 

1:45 p.m.: Rally at Cal Anderson Park ends

The crowd at Cal Anderson Park has wrapped up and protesters have started making their way to Seattle Center for another rally. 

Several streets in Downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill and Belltown will be blocked for the protesters walking to Seattle Center. 

12:25 p.m.: Cal Anderson Park ‘No Kings' rally

Protests are underway at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. 

12:05 p.m.: Protesters at UW for ‘No Kings’ demonstration

Protesters have started gathering in Red Square at the University of Washington. 

Tens of thousands of people are expected to be on campus on Saturday also for the school's 150th commencement on at Husky Stadium.

11 a.m.: Seattle police: ‘Don't hesitate to ask officers'

Seattle police sent out a message to protesters on X that if they need something, don't hesitate to ask any of their officers.

10:33 a.m.: ‘No Kings’ protests across the U.S.

"No Kings" protests across the U.S. are underway. Watch below for demonstrations from Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston and more. 

10:15 a.m.: Seattle Police Department's POET officers

As thousands plan to gather for protests on Saturday, the Seattle Police Department will have a Police Outreach and Engagement Team, or POET officers. 

The department said they are specifically trained to speak with organizers and the community before protests, aiming for facilitation, not confrontation.

Anyone with an issue is encouraged to approach a POET officer for assistance. 

9:30 a.m.: Nationwide ‘No Kings’ rallies underway

There are nearly 2,000 cities across the U.S. participating in Saturday's "No Kings protest against President Trump's policies. 

In Atlanta, its 5,000-capacity "No Kings" rally quickly reached its limit. There were around 5,000 people inside the plaza, with another 2,000 outside the area.

Department of Public Safety has advised Minnesota residents to not attend the scheduled "No Kings" rally at the Minnesota Capitol after two state lawmakers and their spouses were shot overnight by someone impersonating law enforcement, FOX 9 in Minneapolis reports. 

9 a.m.: Security barricades placed in Olympia

Officers are gathering at the state capitol in Olympia, preparing for the planned anti-Trump protest. Security has placed barricades on all roads leading to the capitol, blocking drivers from the property and as a precaution to keep Saturday's rally safe.

5 a.m.: Protests throughout the Seattle-area

Similar to Seattle's protests, there will be demonstrations in Everett, Tacoma, Olympia and all across the state, including Vancouver and Spokane.

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