Ferguson reiterated he believes police can handle demonstrations, but he is in contact with the Washington National Guard ahead of "No Kings Day" protests that are expected across the state on Saturday.

The 'No Kings' protests Saturday are organized during a military parade in Washington for the 250th anniversary of the Army, which coincides with Trump's birthday.

Hundreds of people gathered at Washington Square Park in downtown City on Thursday, protesting the Trump administrations's raids on undocumented immigrants. Then they marched to the federal building.

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - Americans are divided over President Donald Trump 's decision to activate the military to respond to protests against his crackdown on migrants, with about half supportive of the move, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Thursday.

Democratic policies regarding immigration has evolved as attitudes have hardened after record border crossings during Joe Biden's administration.

Hundreds of protestors gathered in downtown Salt Lake at Washington Square Park on Thursday to stand in solidarity with anti-ICE protestors in Los Angeles.

The "No Kings" Chicago protest Saturday in Daley Plaza is one of the anchor events for a national anti-Trump movement. It is one of more than 1,800 protests being held nationwide in response to the Trump military parade.

No Kings” protests, including several in Michigan cities, are scheduled across the country Saturday to coincide with Trump’s planned military parade in Washington, D.C.