Watch live: "No Kings" protests underway in the Bay Area
The events are described as a "nationwide day of defiance" by organizers, and demonstrations are planned around the country.
"From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we're taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like," a statement reads on the movement's website
San Francisco
The San Francisco rally is taking place at Dolores Park and Civic Center.
People began gathering at Dolores Park around 11:30 a.m. and began marching at noon. Demonstrators will be marching about a mile and a half to Civic Center Plaza.
Oakland
The rally in Oakland will begin around 12:30 p.m. at Wilma Chan Park. Mayor Barbara Lee and council member Charlene Wang and Stewart Chen are expected to speak, according to the event's page.
Demonstrators in Oakland will march to Oscar Grant/ Frank Ogawa Plaza at 1 p.m. There will be a rally at the plaza at 2 p.m. More speakers expected at the rally, such as Rep. Lateefah Simon and Assembly member Mia Bonta.
San Jose
The "No Kings" protest in San Jose began at noon at St. James Park.
Demonstrators gathered at St. James Park in San Jose for the "No Kings" rally.
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