While tensions escalate as protests against ICE continue to grip major cities, "No Kings" demonstrations are underway across the U.S.

No Kings Day' protests against President Trump's administration are planned across California on Saturday, coinciding with his birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary.

Even before Donald Trump militarized his crackdown on pro-immigrant protesters ... Los Angeles, a massive, nationwide demonstration was in the works for Saturday. Protest organizers have billed ...

The protests have continued in parts of downtown Los Angeles throughout the weekend, and demonstrators overtook a portion of the 101 Freeway on Sunday, June 8, NBC Los Angeles reported.

NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff was reporting on the ground in Los Angeles when law enforcement started using crowd control tactics against protesters, including firing flash bangs. Soboroff speaks with protesters on the ground and describes the peaceful demonstrations he's seen throughout the day.

Actor John Leguizamo is among the celebrities who've commented on the protests, saying that "protesting is as American as apple pie."

Attending a No Kings protest in Cincinnati this weekend? Here's what you're not allowed to do while demonstrating in Ohio.