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.

Follow live updates as the military parade in Washington, D.C., kicks off on Trump's birthday. 'No Kings' protests by opponents are planned across the country today.

The Houston demonstration is one of several planned in the region throughout the day and is expected to draw thousands of protesters.

A protest at the Texas Capitol Saturday comes after Texas Governor Greg Abbott's deployment of the state's National Guard to Austin and other Texas cities following a Monday night protest in the state's capital city.

Coordinated "No Kings" protests are underway from coast-to-coast, part of a "national day of peaceful protest" against the Trump administration that is expected to draw millions. Protesters in some areas braved wet weather to raise signs and chant slogans supporting the rights of immigrants and criticizing what they see as Trump's power grab.

Here's how to stay safe and what to know about your rights if you get arrested, detained or encounter tear gas during Houston's No Kings Day protest.

Thousands turned out at the ‘No Kings’ protests in local cities on Saturday, which demonstrated against President Donald Trump and recent immigration raids.