'No Kings' Protests Draw Large Crowds Across US

Significant crowds in major cities like New York City and Washington, D.C., and even in London, were observed on Saturday during the second "No Kings" protest since June against the Trump administration.

While some leaders feared the marches could devolve into violence, there were no reports of violence or arrests at the afternoon rallies amid the ongoing government shutdown.

On Saturday in New York City, the NYPD put out an alert indicating the city had more than 100,000 people across all five boroughs taking part, and they did not have to make a single "protest-related" arrest.

No arrests were reported in DC, although some reports indicated that protesters spilled into the streets briefly.

Other major cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon, and Austin had sizable gatherings as well Saturday, but police said demonstrations were largely peaceful.

Police in Portland confirmed that at least three people were detained after an alleged assault related to the "No Kings" protests downtown.

One person was arrested and booked into jail, according to officials. Two others have been detained pending investigation by Portland Police Bureau officers.

Outside Chicago in Broadview, at least fifteen people were arrested by Illinois State Police near an ICE facility.

In Denver, police said officers dispersed a small group to deny access to the highway and that several arrests were made.

There were also some arrests in smaller cities in various states.