In the Greater Boston area, thousands of “No Kings” marches and rallies are taking place, part of major demonstrations planned across the country.

The “No Kings National Day of Mobilization” comes as protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles have escalated after President Donald Trump deployed federal troops to the state.

"No Kings" protests are planned in several cities and towns in Massachusetts on Saturday June 14, according to organizers.

The rallies were part of a wave of demonstrations opposing the Trump administration and took place just hours before a planned military parade in Washington.

The "No Kings National Day of Mobilizations" is scheduled to take place nationwide Saturday, June 14, with nearly 100 planned in Massachusetts.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A military veteran who was trying to stop an alleged gunman and inadvertently shot and killed a demonstrator at a Salt Lake City “No Kings” rally was a “safety volunteer” for the demonstration, according to police and organizers.

Saturday's Pride parade and festival in Boston came as protests were held across the nation against the Trump administration's policies.

Saturday marks the first full day of Marines on duty in Los Angeles, one week after protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ignited in LA and spread to other cities across the U.S.,