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Violence at Seattle Christian Rally Leads to 23 Arrests and Political Backlash

Seattle authorities have initiated a review of permitting protocols, including crowd management practices, following threats of legal action by Christian organizers over alleged viewpoint discrimination.

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Overview

  • Mayday USA’s Christian rally at Cal Anderson Park on May 24 drew counterprotests from Antifa and LGBTQ+ activists, leading to clashes and 23 arrests on charges of assault and obstruction.
  • Mayor Bruce Harrell condemned the gathering as a far-right effort intended to provoke the LGBTQ+ community and blamed anarchists for inciting the violence among counterprotesters.
  • The Seattle Parks and Police departments have been ordered to review permitting procedures and crowd control tactics after the rally was shut down early.
  • Pastor Russell Johnson called for a Tuesday protest at Mayor Harrell’s office and joined the Alliance Defending Freedom in preparing legal challenges over alleged viewpoint discrimination.
  • The Seattle Police Officers Guild accused city leadership of politicizing public safety and announced plans to join protests against Mayor Harrell’s handling of the incident.