Protesters demonstrated at nearly 2.000 locations across the country on the same day the US president held a military parade in Washington, where millions of people across the country came together to protest against the excesses of Donald Trump's administration.
The protests, dubbed “No Kings,” have taken place in about 2 locations across the country, from major cities to small towns. A coalition of more than 100 groups have come together to plan the protests, which are committed to the principle of nonviolence.
This week, Trump deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to crack down on protesters demonstrating against his increased deportations, defying state and local officials in a show of military force not seen in the U.S. since the civil rights era. Organizers said it added fuel to interest in Saturday's protests.
No Kings organizers estimate that the day's events drew millions of people, with hundreds still in attendance in all 50 states and some cities abroad. These included more than 200.000 in New York and more than 100.000 in Philadelphia, as well as some smaller towns with significant crowds relative to their populations, such as Pentwater, Michigan, where 800 people protested in their town of 400.
The protests were largely peaceful, but demonstrations in Los Angeles and Portland were later deemed unlawful assemblies by law enforcement and met with tear gas.
Governors in some Republican-run states have signaled in advance that law enforcement will crack down on protests they deem violent. While most protests have been peaceful, some have experienced threats and security issues.
