Thousands of people gathered as elected officials and community leaders are slated to speak at some of the protests.

Thousands of protesters gathered at the Capitol in Hartford, and in communities across the state, to speak out against the Trump administration and acts of political violence.

The Hartford event is anticipating as many as 5,000 participants as individuals around the state plan to rally to defend democracy.

The "No Kings" protests were scheduled in Connecticut as early as 9:30 a.m. in Canton and Glastonbury and could last elsewhere until 6 p.m.

The "No Kings National Day of Mobilizations" is scheduled to take place nationwide Saturday, June 14, with about 30 taking place across Connecticut.

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are rallying in hundreds of cities during the military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday.

We are here to say enough,” said Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center and a New Haven resident and longtime activist.

No Kings' rallies are scheduled in 33 locations across CT on Saturday, part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration.

Over 30 demonstrations, coined “No Kings” protests, will take place across Connecticut this Saturday. Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities during the military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday.

Thousands of protesters gathered in New Haven and Windsor for the ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday.  The’ No Kings’ protests took place in about