Seattle, WA – A large anti-ICE protest that began peacefully on Wednesday evening quickly turned violent after demonstrators reached the Seattle Federal Building. The rally, which started at Cal Anderson Park, escalated near 3rd Avenue and Marion Street, where a dumpster was set on fire and objects were hurled at police officers.
🚨SEATTLE: Rioters have taken over streets around Federal Building. Just rolled a dumpster into intersection and lit it on fire. And it’s only 9:30 PT. They are now shouting INTIFADA. pic.twitter.com/MO3NOMDjqw
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) June 12, 2025
Dumpster Set on Fire, Officers Attacked
🚨🚨BREAKING Seattle Federal Building rioters make SEVERAL direct large firework strikes on police skirmish line
— Cam Higby | America First 🇺🇸 (@camhigby) June 12, 2025
Police close on rioters using mace, rubber bullets and physical force. Absolute CHAOS. On the ground NOW pic.twitter.com/HbCqHmtjnS
Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Seattle, voicing opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Tensions intensified when demonstrators pushed a dumpster into an intersection and ignited it, according to law enforcement officials.
“Protesters near 3rd Avenue and Marion Street began throwing fireworks and rocks at officers,”
— Authorities said in a public statement.
In response, Seattle police issued a dispersal order and reportedly used rubber bullets and physical force to break up the crowd.
Anti-ICE Activists Ignite Massive Fire Outside Seattle Federal Building Amid Violent Clash
— News is Dead (@newsisdead) June 12, 2025
Chaos erupted outside the federal building in Seattle as anti-ICE activists set fire to a blockade, sparking a massive blaze during a violent protest. Several makeshift barricades were… pic.twitter.com/h9LXcU6CEq
Unrest Outside the Federal Building
Unconfirmed social media footage and eyewitness accounts suggest that the Seattle Federal Building may have been vandalized, including reports of broken windows. While no official statement has yet confirmed the damage, videos from the scene show intense confrontations between police and demonstrators.
Reports of Looting Surface
There have also been unverified reports of looting in nearby areas. Authorities have not confirmed these claims but are reportedly investigating.
As of now, there are no official updates on injuries, arrests, or property damage.
This remains a developing story. For real-time updates, follow official Seattle Police advisories and trusted news outlets.