Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Southern California on Saturday to voice their concerns over ongoing immigration raids and oppose the policies of President Trump, who they depicted as an aspiring monarch.

The "No Kings" theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement that stands for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Tens of thousands of people participated in dozens of "No Kings" protests in downtown Los Angeles and throughout Southern California to join a coalition of activists across the country demonstrating "in defiance" of President Trump.

Area residents filled the streets from Brighton to Seneca Falls joined in the national protest 'No King's' to protest the military parade and President Donald Trump's recent actions and executive orders.

The "No Kings on the Pike" rally took place in Rockville, Md. on June 14, 2025. Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen was among those who attended the protest.

Around 2,000 protests were planned on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump. Large crowds turned out in cities like Portland, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles – and in smaller communities in traditionally conservative areas.

Thousands of protesters across the US marched against the Trump administration as part the "No Kings" movement Saturday, June 14.