The demonstrations follow more than a week of large-scale protests in Los Angeles against Mr. Trump’s immigration crackdown and his decision to deploy the military there. Protesters gathered in Liberty Plaza outside of the Georgia State Capitol in Downtown Atlanta.

Thousands of people gathered as elected officials and community leaders are slated to speak at some of the protests.

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No Kings” organizers described the events as a “nationwide day of defiance” against President Donald Trump and authoritarianism.

Over 90 "No Kings" protests were taking place Saturday, June 14, across New York state as millions across the country are expected to take part in a "nationwide day of defiance."

Protesters gathered in Atlanta and West Palm Beach, Florida, on June 14 ahead of President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington.

Despite peaceful demonstrations reported in multiple cities, violence flared at some anti-Trump protests over the weekend.