--- description: Preparing for a rally for Donald Trump in Anaheim, Calif., on Wednesday, police warned protesters not to engage in violence title: Police Warn Protesters Against Violence at Anaheim Trump Rally image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4d6134e6b1549c31/698894e5196cf42e8403bc1b/donald-trump-california.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Politics](/section/politics/) ## Politics Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Donald Trump](/tag/donald-trump/) ## Donald Trump Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Police Warn Protesters Against Violence at Donald Trump Rally in California  by [Katie Reilly](/author/katie-reilly/)  ## Katie Reilly Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close May 25, 2016 6:29 PM CUT  People gather outside the Anaheim Convention Center before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks on May 25, in Anaheim, California. People gather outside the Anaheim Convention Center before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks on May 25, in Anaheim, California.Mark Ralston—AFP/Getty Images  by [Katie Reilly](/author/katie-reilly/)  ## Katie Reilly Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close May 25, 2016 6:29 PM CUT Preparing for a rally for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in Anaheim, Calif., on Wednesday, [police warned protesters](http://www.anaheim.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=540 "undefined") not to engage in violence. The precautionary warning follows an [unruly rally for Trump in New Mexico on Tuesday](http://time.com/4347256/donald-trump-chaotic-rally/?xid=homepage "undefined") evening. Hundreds of protesters chanted outside the venue, burning campaign paraphernalia and at one point toppling a security fence. Other protesters inside the rally disrupted Trump’s speech and were removed from the venue — as Trump taunted them and fired back against recent attacks by his critics. “While we recognize and respect the First Amendment rights of all individuals to express their viewpoints and protest peacefully, we will not tolerate violence or disobedience of the law during the upcoming rally in Anaheim.” Police Chief Raul Quezada said in a statement. “Everyone has the right to participate without fear of violence or disorder, and we are prepared to take swift and decisive enforcement action should it become necessary.” Quezada said protesters are prohibited from blocking sidewalks, interfering with traffic or advocating violence. 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