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.

Demonstrators have already crowded into streets across the U.S. for “No Kings” rallies on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump before a Washington military parade marking the

Thousands peacefully gathered Saturday to protest the Trump administration as part of a nationwide 'No Kings' protest in nearly 2,000 locations.

In Portland, hundreds of demonstrators began assembling outside the Oregon Convention Center around 10 a.m. The crowd grew steadily, with many participants waving flags, banners and signs decrying the president and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Our region saw its fair share of protests on Saturday, contributing to the thousands of protests around the nation during the “No Kings” Day movement. In Medford and Jacksonville, people gathered downtown in criticism of President Donald Trump’s administration and his recent actions related to ICE raids and deportations.

At least 1,000 protesters rallied and marched in downtown Eugene on Wednesday evening calling for the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

In recent weeks, President Donal Trump has dramatically escalated immigration enforcement across the country, sending waves of fear and anger throughout American communities as federal authorities expand operations beyond traditional targets.

Trump sent federal officers into Portland to quell riots five years ago. A tired city — watching events in LA — hopes it won’t happen again.