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Seattle Mayor Orders Review Following Violent Clash at Christian Rally

A far-right rally and counter-protest in a prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood led to 23 arrests, prompting scrutiny of permitting and police response.

A family walks past Seattle police on 3rd Avenue on March 11, 2022 in downtown Seattle, Washington
A transgender rights activist holds a flag during the Trans Day Of Visibility rally on the National Mall on March 31, 2025 in Washington City.
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Overview

  • Seattle police arrested 23 individuals, including one juvenile, during violent clashes between Mayday USA rally attendees and counter-protesters at Cal Anderson Park.
  • Mayor Bruce Harrell criticized the rally's location as intentionally provocative and directed reviews of the permitting process and police crowd management tactics.
  • The counter-protest was organized by multiple left-wing groups opposing Mayday USA's conservative stances on gender and abortion, with both sides gathering crowds of approximately 500 people each.
  • One Seattle police officer was injured during the confrontations, with the Washington State Patrol called in for additional support later in the day.
  • The incident highlights broader divisions over free speech, public safety, and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as ongoing challenges for Seattle's law enforcement amid staffing shortages.