The American Civil Liberties Union said over 5 million people participated in protests against the Trump administration on June 14.

The event was one of more than 2,000 “No Kings” rallies held across the country on Saturday, protesting what organizers call “authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.

In Los Angeles, 38 people were arrested downtown on Saturday night, police said Sunday. In Huntington Beach, police arrested a convicted felon they said had a loaded handgun.

As the military presence ramped up in Los Angeles, communities are preparing for the largest protests against Trump since he took office.

After L.A. officials made a curfew exception for ticket holders of indoor events, dozens of opera lovers were able to attend shows on Sunday.

No Kings is a nationwide protest organized in response to President Trump and his immigration policies. Here are live updates from Florida's rallies.

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.

"No Kings Day" protests are set to be held in Southern California and throughout the country on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's administration.