(The Center Square) – Hundreds of Christians gathered outside Seattle City Hall Tuesday evening to protest what they say are the anti-faith policies of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council, just days after 23 people were arrested after counter-protesters interrupted a rally Saturday focused on protecting children from transgender ideologies. Counter-protesters also gathered Tuesday evening but were prevented by police from interrupting the main permitted protest. There still were skirmishes between trans rights activists who tried to force their way inside the police barricades. At least two counter-protesters were placed into custody after confronting an independent conservative journalist who was filming their activity, video posted to X showed. Breaking — Journalist@choeshowwas just assaulted by trans Antifa activists outside of Seattle City Hall.@SeattlePDmade two arrests.The incident occurred ahead at the pro-Christian rally calling for Mayor Harrell's resignation.pic.twitter.com/JaxCFR2LLk— Katie Daviscourt 📸 (@KatieDaviscourt)May 27, 2025 Inside the permitted event, various Christian church leaders sang songs of worship and talked of loving those who they don't agree with. Hundreds of Christians had to be escorted through security into the event, as counter-protesters attempted to block the entrance at 4th Avenue and Cherry Street. The religious organization Pursuit Northwest hosted the"Rattle in Seattle"protest Tuesday to "stand against the religious bigotry" of city policies. The city shut down Saturday's rally at Cal Anderson Park early during the violence. Saturday's rally was hosted byOn Fire Ministriesand was in protest of policies that expose children to transgender ideologies. As The Center Square previouslyreported, Cal Anderson Park is within the Capitol Hill neighborhood – a prominent LGBTQ area. Harrell called the Saturday rally far-right and claimed it was held in Capitol Hill to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that "are inherently opposed to our city's values." But the rally's organizers said that the park was suggested by the mayor's office. Permitting decisions are made by the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department. This is a developing story and will be updated. • Reporter Spencer Pauley contributed to this report
