Thousands of demonstrators participated in No Kings protests across Collin County, a historically Republican stronghold.

The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers.

See 'No Kings' protest photos as demonstrations against the Trump administration return across the U.S., including in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland.

No Kings protest events are taking place across the country Saturday and thousands are expected to show their support in several events in downtown Houston. Follow along here for updates.

This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.

The "No Kings" movement has previously organized mass rallies against the policies of the president, coordinating 1,800 protests across the United States on June 14, the birthday shared by Trump and the U.S. Army, as the military branch marked 250 years in the spring.

Rallies have kicked off along the East Coast as millions are expected to turn out in the U.S. for the second “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s administration.As the government shutdown approaches its third week,

Thousands marched in Houston, Texas as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests on Saturday, October 18, to denounce the Trump administration’s policies.Footage here was published by the Party for Socialism and Liberation,