Thousands of “No Kings” protests have sprung up around the U.S. on Saturday, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s military parade and opposing the president’s agenda, contested uses of executive power and controversial immigration policies.

Protesters began gathering early on the west steps of the state Capitol in Sacramento as a so-called "No Kings" protest against Trump administration policies, part of a nationwide day of demonstrations meant to coincide with a military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.