With thousands of Americans showing up in 1,500 cities for “No Kings” protests, I wanted to know what motivated people.

AN ESTIMATED 3,000 DEMONSTRATORS attended the “No Kings” protest on Saturday in Sonoma, all with the goal of sharing their opinions and concerns regarding the actions of President Donald Trump’s second administration.

Social justice groups across country are planning demonstrations on June 14, as part of a national day of action organized by the 50501 movement.

Thousands of western Massachusetts residents rallied in the streets on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, joining the nationwide “No Kings” movement against actions they called authoritarian.

As concurrent demonstrations took place nationwide, Somerset residents gathered around the Public Square Fountain. Protestors share their reasons for showing up.

RIYA MINGLANI: According to 5050, 12,000 people came to the protest in San Jose, with 1000 people packed in St. James Park. While people showed up for all sorts of reasons, many were there protesting President Trump’s immigration policies.

People from across the state showed up at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to protest against President Donald Trump on "No Kings Day."

Ana Navarro attended a "No Kings" protest over the weekend. The View cohost said she saw antagonists purposely "put in the crowd" to cause conflict. "Folks weren't with it and they did not engage," Navarro added.

In an interview on NY1, Adams criticized the version of the mask restriction included in the state’s latest budget, which makes it a crime to wear a mask only while committing a separate offense. He called the measure “ill-advised” and too reactive.