The largely peaceful protests during the "No Kings Day" demonstration in downtown Los Angeles took an intense turn in the afternoon. Police ordered the crowd to disperse at about 4:15 p.m. PDT near Alameda Street and Temple Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Division.

Cities large and small across the U.S. saw crowds gather Saturday for planned "No Kings" protests against President Trump.

Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held throughout the country on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.

On Saturday, thousands of people gathered in front of the Statehouse steps in Boise to protest the Trump presidency. They joined millions across the country marching in “No King” protests, organized to counter what is perceived as authoritarian actions from the administration.

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.

Colorado groups organizing marches across the state are planning another protest in July following a large turnout in Denver for the nationwide “No Kings” protest.

The anti-Trump protests in Austin remained peaceful, despite a 'credible threat' that forced a brief evacuation of the Texas Capitol complex.

Thousands of protesters demonstrated peacefully during the No Kings rallies against Donald Trump at the Duval County Courthouse and on the Southside.

Protests across U.S. held on the same day as the Army 250th anniversary parade, and Trump's birthday, in Washington, D.C.